While there are advantages to being small, Cloudette wanted to important things like water a garden, make a waterfall and give kids a day off from school. The “cute little cumulus” discovers a forlorn frog in an almost dried up puddle. An idea turned into a “brainstorm” when Cloudette fills the pond and impresses not only the local frogs, but the surrounding clouds. And then, even though she’s little, Cloudette’s off to change someone else’s day.

Recommended by Beth Yankey, Librarian, Virginia