Head Full of Clouds
Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz, published by Random House on March 18, 2025, is a 40-page work in English that invites readers to explore the beauty of the everyday through a child’s eyes. The story follows a girl who awakens from an unforgettable dream, her mind filled with clouds. As she ventures outside, she begins to notice the extraordinary aspects of her surroundings, from plants growing in sidewalk cracks to the sounds of a violin in the air, transforming her perception of the familiar.
Readers will find a meditative narrative that emphasizes themes of friendship and the wonder of daily life. The girl’s journey reflects a deep connection to her environment, enhanced by the lyrical text of Schwartz and the stunning illustrations by Afsaneh Sanei. This edition offers a unique perspective on seeing the world anew, celebrating the joy of being present and the profound beauty found in simple moments.
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FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! From the award-winning author of Town Is by the Sea comes a beautiful and meditative story about seeing the world around you in a new way.
A girl wakes up from a dream she can’t shake.
Her head is full of clouds.
When she goes outside, the things she normally doesn’t pay much attention to suddenly reveal their beauty: the plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, the shimmering puddles, the notes from a violin drifting in the air. She revels in this strangeness of the familiar, and eventually her dream comes back to her in all its surrealness.
When she meets a friend, she feels solid and connected again, part of the world — but she doesn’t lose the gifts that this strange morning gave her: the quietly profound wonder of the everyday and the joy of being present.
Joanne Schwartz’s lyrical text and Afsaneh Sanei’s gorgeous art are a dreamy pairing that will reward readers with something special in every read.
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