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I Wrote And Illustrated A Book About A Cloud Without A Silver Lining
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I Wrote And Illustrated A Book About A Cloud Without A Silver Lining

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Good day, Bored Panda! Or good night! Just like you, I am getting increasingly bored and panda-like the longer I am trapped at home. My country, Singapore, is now going through a Circuit Breaker which started on the 7th of April and will last until the 1st of June. For now. It got extended from May 4th. I hope that will be the end of it, and I can finally go back to being a not-so-bored Bored Panda.

So here’s my story. I have always wanted to craft a children’s book. And this one was born out of a Circuit Breaker. I have never written a children’s book before, but I have never experienced a Circuit Breaker as well. Boom. “I Am Not Like The Other Clouds” was born.

I chose to write my book because it combines my two loves: Adobe Illustrator and teaching kids. I hope it inspires hope, self-acceptance, and embracing change (especially amidst COVID-19).

This is a book about a cloud. A cloud that did not fit in with the other clouds. You see, every cloud has a silver lining. Every cloud except… well, this one. How is a cloud without a silver lining? Have you ever wondered?

Let me clue you in. He always keeps to himself, he never wants to talk to any other cloud, and never goes anywhere near the other clouds. He closes his door, turns off the lights, and hides under the covers. But what happens when one creative little cloud decides that he wants a silver lining, and will do whatever it takes to get one?

Simple yet extremely relatable to readers young, old, and somewhere in between, I Am Not Like The Other Clouds proves that positive change is possible for anyone.

Hope you enjoy reading! Feel free to check it out in the link below. 

More info: amazon.com

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Jennyne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had my 7-year-old read this to me aloud. She says it's "amazing!" Her favorite part was when the cloud made her own silver lining, but I could tell from her expression that she also really enjoyed the choir of angels. It was clear and easy for her to understand and summarize. Nicely done!!!

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Dilly Millandry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is cute! Being married to an electrician the 'circuit breaker' puzzled me initially but then it clicked! Have to say I rather prefer it to lockdown!!

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Natalia Maciel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a person who strugles with mental health issues this story spoke right to my heart! Thank you!

desiraegoh95 avatar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Natalia, thank you for your courage to share that! I'm so grateful for that. Keep going and stay strong❤💪🏻

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Sperenity
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone notice the cat smiling in the end? What a nice touch there.

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Elisabeth Moriarty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful story I read it to my 18 month old and she listened right to the end it will make a great bed time story

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Robinson, thanks for your comment! If I may, the story isn't so much about finding an existing one, but creating one of your own 🙂 basically coming up with something, anything, that gives you that little bit of hope to keep moving forward :)

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Jogom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is The Bad Seed. Even the writing style is the same

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Jennyne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had my 7-year-old read this to me aloud. She says it's "amazing!" Her favorite part was when the cloud made her own silver lining, but I could tell from her expression that she also really enjoyed the choir of angels. It was clear and easy for her to understand and summarize. Nicely done!!!

deb-lucas avatar
Dilly Millandry
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is cute! Being married to an electrician the 'circuit breaker' puzzled me initially but then it clicked! Have to say I rather prefer it to lockdown!!

nataliamaciel avatar
Natalia Maciel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a person who strugles with mental health issues this story spoke right to my heart! Thank you!

desiraegoh95 avatar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Natalia, thank you for your courage to share that! I'm so grateful for that. Keep going and stay strong❤💪🏻

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sperenity avatar
Sperenity
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone notice the cat smiling in the end? What a nice touch there.

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Elisabeth Moriarty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful story I read it to my 18 month old and she listened right to the end it will make a great bed time story

decarvalhorobinson avatar
desiraegoh95 avatar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Robinson, thanks for your comment! If I may, the story isn't so much about finding an existing one, but creating one of your own 🙂 basically coming up with something, anything, that gives you that little bit of hope to keep moving forward :)

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Jogom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is The Bad Seed. Even the writing style is the same

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