Perfect for curious kids everywhere, The Secret Life of Clouds promises to inspire the next generation to care for the world around them. Packed with delightful stories and fascinating facts, this beautifully crafted book teaches children unforgettable lessons about nature and weather.
Join Caspar, a fluffy cumulus cloud, as he guides young readers through a first exploration of the weather. Discover the secrets of what's happening in the world around us every single day - and why! From rainy plains to foggy deserts and misty forests, The Secret Life of Clouds explains weather's wonders in a fun and accessible way.
Meet fog-drinking beetles, sparkly sundogs, snowmen and cloud families all while reading about magical weather-related folklore from around the planet. Casper the cloud has learnt much on his travels and will be a great guide for young readers, inspiring them to develop an appreciation of the magic of the world and its environments.
With stunning, detailed illustrations, this magical book blends natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a story that will be explored over and over. There's never been a better time to introduce your young reader to the beauty of the natural world!
Following on from: The Secret Life of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds, The Secret Life of Oceans, and The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Clouds is the next enchanting addition to this beloved series.
By:
Moira Butterfield
Illustrated by:
Vivian Mineker
Imprint: Quarto Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 290mm,
Width: 235mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781836001133
ISBN 10: 1836001134
Series: Stars of Nature
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Moira Butterfield is an internationally-published children's book author. Her work includes picture books, board books, fiction and highly-commended non-fiction books that seek to spark a child's imagination about our world. She studied literature and has lived in and travelled to many places across the world. She currently lives in Bath, UK, with her family, where she loves to cycle, sew and sing. Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese American from Taipei and Portland, currently working out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Her interest in art began at a young age, using drawing to express herself and her inner imaginary world. She uses watercolour, coloured pencil and digital processes to create a blend of traditional texture with a modern look and feel.
Reviews for The Secret Life of Clouds: and other wonderful weather forms
""...thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation, and an enduringly welcome, unreservedly recommended pick[.]"" * The Midwest Book Review *
