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Clarinda Cloud Tells that Author Jodi Desautels has had a Difficult Time Lately

4/23/2014

Hi everyone. I hope you all had a nice Easter. You may have noticed that I haven't posted lately.
My author has had a difficult time lately. She hopes to be back soon. She said that she has had some changes and she has a lot of thinking to do.
Jodi Desautels told me that she is thinking. She is trying to figure out what she needs to do next. Hmmm! I wonder if she is telling someone her feelings. I know that I always feel better when I share my feelings.
I hope she feels better soon. We both hope to have a regular blog next week. But, she did say that things might have to change. So, I don't know. Jodi Desautels said that she would tell me if she makes any changes, and I will tell you.

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Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video on Drawing Emotions by Will Terry

4/2/2014

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Hi everyone! My author and I came across a wonderful video on teaching kids to draw emotions. Isn't that so cool?
It is so important to share your feelings. And, I know that it is sometimes hard to say how you are feeling. Sometimes it is easier to draw what you are feeling. But, do you know how to draw the different emotions?
Will Terry makes the video very exciting! Yes, I am turning purple already. (Purple is the color I turn when I am feeling excited! He has a spider named Tex that is purple. But, Will says that Tex is happy. So, maybe purple is Tex's happy color. LOL!) Will makes it easy to follow his instructions too!

I know I liked the video! I hope you do too! And, Will has more drawing videos if you like this one! I am hoping that I will be able to chat with Will about his drawing and videos some time. If I do, I will share it with you.

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Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video Promoting Art Therapy

3/26/2014

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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!

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

3/19/2014

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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.

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Wise Words of Clarinda Cloud about Bullying and Rainbows

2/19/2014

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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!

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

2/5/2014

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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.

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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!

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Clarinda Cloud "Shows and Tells" about a Picture of Johnny Feeling Sad

1/22/2014

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Hello everyone! Today, I thought I would talk about this picture. It is kind of like "show and tell." This picture was made by a caring illustrator, Sarah Bowman.
Look at the boy on the bed. He doesn't look happy at all. His arms and legs are crossed. His mouth kind of droops down into a frown. He looks like he is feeling sad. Do you know why he is feeling sad?
It looks like it is raining outside. I wonder if that is it. What do you think?
The boy's name is Johnny. That is his mom in the picture with him. I bet she will help him feel better. My mom helps me feel better some time.
This picture is from the beginning of one of my author's other books called, "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun."

Here is the book. Doesn't it look nice? Sarah Bowman did a nice job with the illustrations. Ooooh! Wouldn't it be fun to ride a rocket and go into space?

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Happy New Year and Resolve to Share Your Feelings

1/1/2014

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Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! My author, Jodi Desautels, made this poster for me.
I wanted a poster that tells everyone "Happy New Year" and to share their feelings. Do you see that word, "resolve?" That is a big word that adults use a lot at New Year's time. It means to make a decision to do something. So, I hope that you make a decision to share your feelings this year.
My author and I want to find new ways to help people to share their feelings this year. One way is that I am going to be looking for children's drawings that show feelings. I will show you more on Monday!

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Clarinda Cloud Tells that Author Jodi Desautels has had a Difficult Time Lately

Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video on Drawing Emotions by Will Terry

Clarinda Cloud Shares a Video Promoting Art Therapy

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

Clarinda Cloud books by Jodi Desautels

Wise Words of Clarinda Cloud about Bullying and Rainbows

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

Clarinda Cloud "Shows and Tells" about a Picture of Johnny Feeling Sad

Happy New Year and Resolve to Share Your Feelings

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