Once Upon a Cloud

Fresh from her work on Frozen and Tangled, Claire Keane brings her legendary talent to her debut picture book about finding the right present for someone you love.

Celeste wants to give her mother something special—but what? Her search takes her up into the skies, where she meets the stars, the moon and the sun, but she still doesn’t find the heartfelt present she’s been looking for. At the end of her journey, Celeste sees it—the perfect gift! Chosen with care and wrapped with love, it’s just what Celeste was hoping to find.

In this story about finding unexpected inspiration and giving from the heart, Claire Keane invites readers on a magical journey through the clouds.  The result is a visually stunning book that really and truly is the perfect gift.
© Razi Wilson
Claire Keane (http://claireonacloud.com) is known for her work as a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she made significant contributions to recent hits Tangled and Frozen. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and kids. Once Upon a Cloud is her debut picture book. View titles by Claire Keane
"The illustrations, done in dry pastel, are undeniably gorgeous."—Booklist 

"Guaranteed to appeal to fans of Frozen and other princess tales."—Kirkus Reviews

"Fairy fans will be pleased."—School Library Journal

About

Fresh from her work on Frozen and Tangled, Claire Keane brings her legendary talent to her debut picture book about finding the right present for someone you love.

Celeste wants to give her mother something special—but what? Her search takes her up into the skies, where she meets the stars, the moon and the sun, but she still doesn’t find the heartfelt present she’s been looking for. At the end of her journey, Celeste sees it—the perfect gift! Chosen with care and wrapped with love, it’s just what Celeste was hoping to find.

In this story about finding unexpected inspiration and giving from the heart, Claire Keane invites readers on a magical journey through the clouds.  The result is a visually stunning book that really and truly is the perfect gift.

Author

© Razi Wilson
Claire Keane (http://claireonacloud.com) is known for her work as a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she made significant contributions to recent hits Tangled and Frozen. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and kids. Once Upon a Cloud is her debut picture book. View titles by Claire Keane

Praise

"The illustrations, done in dry pastel, are undeniably gorgeous."—Booklist 

"Guaranteed to appeal to fans of Frozen and other princess tales."—Kirkus Reviews

"Fairy fans will be pleased."—School Library Journal

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