Greta's Cloud - (Somos8) by David Hernández Sevillano (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Greta is allergic to animals so she decides to have a cloud as a pet. She even puts a collar on it to take it for a walk! Having a pet cloud has many advantages, like helping neighbors water their gardens or putting out fires... But not all Greta's neighbors are happy with her choice of pet... Some are fed up with having their barbecues ruined and always having to take umbrellas with them in case they meet Greta and her cloud. The town is divided. Will they find a way to come to an agreement"?--

Book Synopsis

Greta wants to have a pet more than anything in the world. There's only one problem... She's allergic to animals...

Greta is allergic to animals so she decides to have a cloud as a pet. She even puts a collar on it to take it for a walk! Having a pet cloud has many advantages, like helping neighbors water their gardens or putting out fires...
But not all Greta's neighbors are happy with her choice of pet... Some are fed up with having their barbecues ruined and always having to take umbrellas with them in case they meet Greta and her cloud. The town is divided. Will they find a way to come to an agreement?

Review Quotes

Librarian Favorite. Favorite Awards 2025 - Children's Book Council.

This story has a quirky, comical, and appealing premise. [...] Quirky fun - Kirkus.

About the Author

David Hernández Sevillano is a poet and writer of children's literature. He studied Physical Education in Madrid, Spain, but soon discovered his true vocation. He has published eight poetry books and won several awards, including the Hyperion Poetry Prize and the "Miguel Hernández" Young Poetry Prize, both in Spain.

Luisa Vera has been writing stories and drawing since she was a little girl. She likes art (not everything), dancing (almost everything) and a good laugh (always). After a long career as a press illustrator at The New York Times, El País (Spain) and La Vanguardia (Spain), among others, Luisa decided dedicate herself completely to children's literature. Her book Perdido en el museo has been translated into 10 languages. She lives and works in Barcelona (Spain), surrounded by books, birds and plants.