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Archie’s Cloud: A book for angry little boys and girls

A book for angry little boys and girls

Vittoria D'Alessio
,
Zoe Richardson
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Archie is a struggling, hot-headed boy on a long, dull journey home. He’s carrying a mysterious bundle that he’d love to lose but can’t—when he tries to drop it, it squeals like a piglet and runs after him, bowling him over. Then Archie makes a choice that changes everything: with a surge of bravery, he enters a magical kingdom where four wise souls await him—a rhino, an owl, a donkey and a rabbit.

These new friends help Archie unpack his bundle and reflect on its contents. Each item (dice, cake, ball and headphones) represents a social ‘worry’ for Archie. By the journey’s end, Archie has fabulous new strategies for managing his stormy feelings, his bundle is empty and he skips home—light and free.

Published: Oct/2019

ISBN: 9789814867917

Length: 78 Pages

Archie’s Cloud: A book for angry little boys and girls

A book for angry little boys and girls

Vittoria D'Alessio
,
Zoe Richardson

Archie is a struggling, hot-headed boy on a long, dull journey home. He’s carrying a mysterious bundle that he’d love to lose but can’t—when he tries to drop it, it squeals like a piglet and runs after him, bowling him over. Then Archie makes a choice that changes everything: with a surge of bravery, he enters a magical kingdom where four wise souls await him—a rhino, an owl, a donkey and a rabbit.

These new friends help Archie unpack his bundle and reflect on its contents. Each item (dice, cake, ball and headphones) represents a social ‘worry’ for Archie. By the journey’s end, Archie has fabulous new strategies for managing his stormy feelings, his bundle is empty and he skips home—light and free.

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Vittoria D'Alessio

Vittoria D’Alessio is a British/Italian writer and editor. As a journalist, she has contributed to newspapers and magazines around the world, focusing mainly on topics relating to women, health and human rights.

Zoe Richardson

Zoӫ Richardson is an award-winning English Literature and Language teacher who has taught both in Asia and the UK. She’s an Oxford University graduate who has had a number of academic papers and poems published; this is her first co-authored work for children. Prior to teaching, Zoӫ worked in advertising and broadcasting. She has two sons, both born in Singapore, and it is their emotional journey that has been the primary inspiration for Archie’s Cloud.