When You Were A Cloud

Everyday life mixes with the magical in this enchanting collection of poems. A tiny horse gallops across the table. The moon draws astronauts out into the park. Mountains move, fish fly, and the monster under the bed is surprisingly helpful. When You Were A Cloud is an invitation to look more closely at the world around us and to see nature and language in a new, wonder-filled light. María José Ferrada’s poems are charmingly playful, speaking directly to the reader with no shadow of a doubt that they are ready for these fantastical linguistic adventures. Azul López’s textural, hand-drawn illustrations complement the dreamy tone of the poems and add in room for further interpretations, while Lawrence Schimel’s translation from the Spanish deftly communicates the wry tone and musicality. Winner of the 2018 Premio Hispanoamericano de Poesía para Niños.Author: Ferrada, María José,author Contributors: Ferrada, María José,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,Spanish,Original Language Published/Release Date: 17 Sep 2026 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: The Emma Press Author/Director/Artist: Maria Jose Ferrada Dimension (cm): 178x254x10 mm Package Dimension (cm): 10x254x178 mm Item Weight (g): 202 Package Weight (g): 202