Category: - Clarinda Cloud

Clarinda Cloud Introduces Products and Name Tags on Which She is Featured

8/6/2014

Hello everyone. I haven't blogged in a while. Well, I have missed you. Have you missed me?
Do you see this cute little name tag? My author, Jodi Desautels, made it. She is giving sheets of blank Clarinda Cloud name tags away as thank you gifts. She said to see her blogpost about it on the DUO Education Learning Blog for more information.
Oh! Oh! Oh! I have more good news! Yes, I am feeling excited! Do you know what color that means I am turning? Have you read my book?
My author, Jodi Desautels, also bought some products with a picture of me on them! Isn't that so cool? I am going to be a star!!!
These are not great pics. But… they will give you an idea of what I am talking about with the things.

Clarinda Cloud totebag

Clarinda Cloud playing cards

Clarinda Cloud puzzle

Clarinda Cloud ornament

Clarinda Cloud t-shirt

Clarinda Cloud Shares a Feelings Poster to be used as a Discussion Starter

4/30/2014

Hello everyone. How are you today? My author, Jodi Desautels, made a simple drawing to look at today. It is a good way to start talking about feelings with kids.
The drawing is of three girls. Two of the girls, Karen and Susan, are jumping rope together. Sally is all by herself. She isn't doing anything.
Look at the faces on all the girls. What do you think each girl is feeling? What could Sally say to the girls? What could Karen and Susan say to Sally? What would make Sally feel better?

Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video Promoting Art Therapy

3/26/2014

Hello everyone. When I have different feelings, I change different colors. But, most boys and girls don't change colors with their feelings. And, they may not know how to express their feelings.
That is one reason that my book is so important. My book is a way to help teach young boys and girls to name and share their feelings. You can start all kinds of nice talks about feelings with my book? You can talk about how your face looks when you feel a certain feeling. Or, you can ask what makes each other what makes you feel certain feelings.
Sometimes, children have a hard time sharing their feelings. They might be too scared to tell someone. Or, they might not know what they feel or how to say it.
Some people use art therapy to help share their feelings. That is when you use drawing, painting, molding clay, or something like that to help share your feelings. Here is a video to help explain it. It is probably better for the adults out there to watch the video, because it can be hard for kids to understand. But…kids can watch it too. There is nothing bad in it or anything like that.
Taylor Freeman is not only an art therapist. She is also an author, like Jodi Desautels. Very cool!

Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video By Barbara Lester about Teaching Children with Autism to Express Feelings

3/19/2014

Hello everyone. Today, my author has a treat for you. Jodi Desautels found a video with Barbara Lester on teaching children with autism how to express their feelings. Isn't that exciting? I am turning all purple as we speak. Yes, that means I am feeling excited.
You know that I like to talk about sharing feelings. I think my books, "Clarinda Cloud" and "Clarinda Cloud Activity Book" would be great to use in helping children with autism and all young children express their feelings.
Barbara Lester is a clinical social worker who works with children with autism. One of the things she says that will help is to draw pictures of different emotions. That is exactly what some of the activities in "Clarinda Cloud Activity Book" involves. Yay! She also says that it would be good to show the children pictures of faces that show different emotions. Wow! That is what is in my book, "Clarinda Cloud." I have different feelings and my author/illustrator (Jodi Desautels) drew me with different faces.

Clarinda Cloud books by Jodi Desautels

You can find more information about Barbara Lester and her autism work at www.asdspecialist.com.

Clarinda Cloud Feels Many Feelings Today and Free Books on Kindle

3/12/2014

Hello everyone. I feel many feelings today. But… I share my feelings, so I always feel better. Do you share your feelings?
This will be short. My author, Jodi Desautels, has been feeling tired and a little sick. I feel sorry that she isn't feeling better. That is one of my feelings. Do you know what color I turn when I am feeling sorry?
I am also feeling excited! (Do you know what color I turn when I am feeling excited?) My author said that my book, "Clarinda Cloud" is free today and tomorrow on Kindle. Jodi Desautels says that one of her other books, "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun" is also free today and tomorrow on Kindle. She said that both of our books have some really good reviews and that means that people like the books. (If you get my book, you will be able to answer my questions about what colors I turn when I am feeling different feelings.) If you get the books and like them too, maybe you can write a review too! That would be nice of you!
Do you know what? I am feeling proud too! (Do you know what color I turn when I am feeling proud?) My author said that she has been working very hard on her websites and practicing her illustrating skills. Please explore her author site at www.AuthorJodiDesautels.com and her education site (DUO Education) at www.DUOEducation.com. She said she has been doing a lot of work on DUO Education lately.
Oh, and I think she is proud of me too. She sometimes calls me "her star." And, she talks about me all the time. Today she talks about me on "Grace & Faith 4 U." (That is someone else's site.) I think she said it is called an "interview."

Clarinda Cloud Talks about Understanding a Bully

3/5/2014

Hello everyone. Just so you don't forget, this is Clarinda Cloud talking. I am a spokescloud for anti-bullying and bullying prevention issues. (Boy, those are long words.) That means that I like to speak up against bullying and try to tell people about it.
People liked my author's simple drawing last week, so we thought we would show you another one. You know my author, right? Her name is Jodi Desautels.
Anyway, this picture is about understanding a bully.
Look at the picture. It explains it. It says that there are things that bullies usually have in common. They are things that kind of explain why bullies might do the things they do. That doesn't make it right. But…kind of makes it easier to understand. Like, sometimes a bully is abused at home. He or she gets hit and called bad names, so he or she turns around and hits and calls other people bad names.
Sometimes bullies might feel lonely, like they don't get enough attention. They might not be popular at school. They might not have many friends. They might be neglected at home. So, they do bad things to people. Sometimes others laugh and that gives them attention or a feeling like they are fitting in. Or, they get yelled at or told to stop. This isn't fun, but they are thinking that at least someone is paying attention to them.
I hope this helps to understand bullies a little more.

Wise Words of Clarinda Cloud about Bullying and Rainbows

2/19/2014

Hello everyone! I have told you that I am a spokescloud for bullying prevention, right? Well, I am. I think it is so important to tell someone if you are being bullied.
Some people think it is tattling if you tell on a bully. But, it isn't. It actually may save someone from all kinds of hurt and pain.
So, if you know someone who is being a bully or is being hurt by a bully, tell a trusted adult. It is not tattling. It is caring.
My author, Jodi Desautels, created this poster to help you remember what I am saying. I hope you like it!

Sweet Dreams Poster

2/12/2014

Hello everyone! My author, Jodi Desautels, hasn't been feeling well lately. So, I thought it would be a cool idea to show you a poster that she created a while ago. It might help to make her feel better. Plus, she has been trying to rest and this is a great poster for resting. LOL! I thought it was kind of neat. Wouldn't you like a cute poster of me that says, "Sweet Dreams?"
When she feels better, my author wants to try to find ways to create Clarinda Cloud products. That means, I will get to be on all kinds of things and not just posters. If you have any ideas for her, please feel free to contact us.

Indy Shares a Story About Bullying with Clarinda Cloud and also Talks about Art by Tracy Campbell

2/5/2014

Hi everyone! I am feeling excited and I am feeling sad today. I am feeling excited, because I get to talk with a dog about a cool artist. How neat is that? Have you ever talked with a dog about a cool artist?

The artist's name is Tracy Campbell. Oh, look at her smile. It almost looks like mine. I wonder if she is feeling happy or excited.

Jodi and Clarinda Cloud, thank you for inviting me to your blog.

Actually, my Chinese Crested Powder Puff will do all the talking. He wants to tell children about how poorly he treated his brother, and how children should react if they come across a bully.

This is Tracy's dog, Indy. Indy is going to tell us a story. This is the part that makes me feel kind of sad. The story is about bullying. I think bullying is a sad thing. It hurts people.

Hi! My name is Indygo. My mum calls me Indy. So you can too!

Before I tell you what happened, here’s one of my mum’s whimsical works of art of a poor bullied bunny.

Didn't I tell you that it is cool art? Tracy draws so nicely. Okay, Indy, please tell us your story. I hope it has a happy ending. I like happy endings.

Here’s what went down.

“Indy!” Mum said. “Stop chewing your brother’s ear.” She wagged her finger. “You’re acting like a bully.”

I let go of his soggy ear. “I am not a bully.”

“Yes, Indy,” Patches said. “You are. All you ever do is jump on my back, and then chew my ears.”

I barred my teeth. “Poor widdle baby.”

“Why are you being so mean to me?”

I gulped. Maybe Mum’s right. “P-Patches.” I tucked my tail between my legs. “I’m sorry I called you a poor widdle baby.”

Patches stretched out his front paws. “I forgive you.”

I licked his wet, black nose.

“Okay, okay. That’s enough. Now hop in my basket. It’s time for a nap.”

I didn’t need a second invite to jump in his comfy bed.

“Indy, stop circling.” Patches yawned. “Now go to sleep.”

I snuggled beside him. I have a lot to learn about treating my big brother better. I laid my head on his furry back and sighed.

***

I learned an important lesson that day. Even though Patches forgave me, I know I hurt his feelings which made him feel very sad.

So kiddies, if you run into a bully like me, here are five steps you can follow:

Don’t take it personally: Yup, I know that’s hard to do. But a bully is looking for the wrong kind of attention.

Smile: This will throw a bully off guard because he or she is waiting for you to burst into tears.

Keep a cool head: Ask them, “Why are you being so mean?” That will make a bully stop and think about his or her actions.

Hold your head high: Then walk away.

Tell a parent: If the bully doesn’t back off, run and tell your mum or pops. If you’re at school, tell your teacher.

So the next time someone bullies you, perhaps you can forgive them too! Just like my big brother did. He’s the best.

Has a bully been mean to you? How did you react?

You can read all about me and my mum over at www.tracycampbell.net. She has other cool artwork you can look at too. It’s over at www.tracy-campbell.artistwebsites.com.

Thanks Miss Jodi and Clarinda Cloud.

Hugs,

Indy J

Well, I am glad that story had a happy ending. I feel happy now. My author, Jodi Desautels, said that she won some art from Tracy once. It is pretty! Thank you, Tracy and Indy, for coming to my blog. I had a fun time! I hope you will check out Tracy's site and all her work!
Oh, and just to let you know, I am a spokescloud for anti-bullying, bullying awareness, and bullying prevention. I am glad that Indy learned, not to be a bully and that he told people some things they can do if they are being bullied. That is important. It is important to always share your feelings…just like me!

Clarinda Cloud Introduces Her Author's New Newsletter- - Jam with Jodi

1/29/2014

Hello everyone! I want to show you something cool! My author, Jodi Desautels, has a monthly newsletter now. It is called "Jam with Jodi." LOL! Isn't that a cool name? This is my page! There are other pages too. There are pages for her author site, for her DUO Education site, for her books, and for her links.
She says that it only "summarizes" and "highlights" her work. So, you should really visit and explore all her sites and links. She uses big words some time. But… I think it means that it only tells a little bit. To find out all the news, you have to explore the sites.
To make it easier, Jodi Desautels even made a page that shows all the editions of the newsletter. It is called "Jam with Jodi" Monthly Newsletter Gallery.