Cloudette wants to do big and important things. She embarks upon a journey in which she discovers how small clouds are capable of great changes. This story is about the anticipation for rain, and how both great and small can influence the world. As Israeli singer and songwriter Arik Einstein wrote: "one drop joins another to form the sea".
Age Group: FIRST GRADE
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general“And bestow blessed dew and rain upon the face of the entire earth” (from the
Amidah prayer])
Throughout history, the inhabitants of the Land of Israel have awaited and been thankful for rain. In the days when most dwellers were farmers, they prayed for rain to water the earth and help their crops grow. To this day, despite technological advances, we anticipate rain each year, looking up to heaven, following the clouds, measuring the Sea of Galilee level using a series of red lines, and comparing rainfall to multi-annual quantities recorded.
But along with the quantity of rain, it is equally important to have it dispersed across the country, and throughout the season. The term “blessed rain” describes the adequacy between human needs and rainfall, and like it, the story of Cloudette demonstrates the importance of befitting giving with needs and ability to accept. This story also shows us how a small deed can bring great blessing.
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Copies Distributed:
40,000 | 1,500
Publishing:
אריה ניר
Year of Distribution:
1977 2016-2017, Nine d 2013-2014
