Head in the Clouds by Warren Bonett
Juno dreams of flying in the clouds and has had to wait forever to go. Her chance is here at last but nature has other plans. Will her family trip be ruined?
Head in the Clouds combines story with limited amounts of nonfiction entered as small insets. The central storyline unfolds as the main character, Juno, embarks on a journey filled with anticipation, exhilaration, moments of letdown, followed by recovery and ultimate joy. Throughout her adventure, her family plays a pivotal role in guiding her back from her moments of sorrow, yet it's her own agency that shines through as she consciously steers her path.
Picture book: Recommended ages 3-8, pp32
Status: on general submission, full script with full storyboard (example pages below have a little more colour than my usual storyboarding to help communicate the light) and sample illustrations, unpublished (2023).