Willy and the Cloud

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 5, 2018

Review

Willy sets off for the park on a lovely sunny day, only to realize he is being followed by a cloud. When he gets to the park, everyone is enjoying a beautiful, sunny day except Willy who has the cloud parked above his head. He becomes very worried about the cloud so calls the police to ask what to do, but gets no help. He finally gets very angry staying in the hot house to avoid the cloud. He goes outside and yells at the cloud. A thunderstorm ensues, and after that the cloud leaves him. Illustrations are typical Browne and good. The page showing his anger in the house is particularly good, really giving the reader the feeling of anger. This is a good book about facing worries and problems head on and feeling good when they are resolved.

Overall Book Score: good