The Cloud That Stays is an illustrated children’s book about the sad moments that sometimes arise in everyone’s day. But instead of rushing to chase these emotions away, the book invites us to stay with them for a while to discover their brighter side and how, in nature, everything comes and goes in cycles.
The concept for the book first emerged during Mihaela's student years when she aimed to explore the cyclical nature of emotions in a way that was accessible and not overly abstract or difficult to understand. Years later, with the fresh perspective of parenthood, she returned to the project with a wish to create a story that opens a gentle space for shared reflection, rather than offering clear answers.
The result is a two-sided leporello book about a boy, a dandelion, and a cloud that lingers. On one side, the cloud brings a storm and takes the flower from the child’s hands. On the other hand, the rain nourishes the world, bringing back even more color and life.
