The Gray Meadow is a tender, beautifully illustrated story about a young boy named Daniel who wakes up to a world that feels muted and heavy. In the stillness of a pale morning, he meets a small, drooping cloud that mirrors the quiet weight he's been carrying.Together, they walk through the meadow, finding rest beneath a willow tree, comfort beside a still pond, and a spark of warmth in the bravery of a tiny rabbit learning to try again. As Daniel takes each small step, color slowly returns to the world around him... and to the cloud that follows at his side.This gentle, reflective story offers children and families a soft place to land on days when emotions feel too big, too heavy, or too hard to name. It reminds readers that even in gray seasons, small moments of connection and courage can help light the way forward.Perfect for quiet bedtime reading, emotional literacy, or simply reminding someone that feeling "not okay" is a real place... and that no one has to walk it alone.