On the dunes of North Carolina lives a quiet gnome with a very important job: keeping balance in the skies.With his seashell bucket and silver-threaded net, the Sand Gnome gathers clouds - stormy and gentle, bright and gray. Some bring rain to thirsty marshes, some roll in with thunder, and some shine like cotton candy in the sun. Each has its place, just as every feeling does.✨ The Cloud Collector is a lyrical picture book that blends nature, weather, and social-emotional learning in a magical coastal setting. Children will discover that: Every kind of cloud - and every kind of emotion - has value.Balance comes from welcoming sunshine, storms, and everything in between.Feelings can shift and change, just like the skies.Perfect for ages 4-8, this story invites children and families to explore themes of balance, emotional resilience, and the wonder of nature. With soothing watercolor illustrations and a timeless message, The Cloud Collector is ideal for: Bedtime reading and classroom storytime.Social-emotional learning (SEL) discussions.Young readers who love nature, gnomes, and magical realism.Parents and teachers looking for gentle tools to talk about big feelings.