• Theme: Problem solving, Self-confidence, Emotion management, Courage.

• Style: Inspirational and encouraging, with language that touches the heart.

• Age: 4–8 years old

It is the ideal choice for parents and educators who want to help children manage anxiety or fear when facing a new challenge. It is a book that offers comfort and strength, making it perfect for bedtime reading or as a starting point for discussion after a difficult day at school.

• Helps children understand that problems are not necessarily "bad", but a part of life.

• Uses the metaphor of a growing cloud, making the concept of anxiety visually understandable for young ages.

• The illustrations start with duller colors and fill with light as the hero finds their courage, reinforcing the message of hope.

• Teaches the value of resilience and perseverance.

• Use it to talk about the feeling of fear and how it changes when we decide to take action.

• Encourage the child to recognize their own "problems" and think about what might be hidden inside them.

• Discuss: Why did the boy’s problem get bigger the more he avoided it? What does the word “opportunity” mean?

• Ask the child: “Have you ever felt like a problem is following you everywhere?”, “What color would you give to a problem?”

• Play/Create: Make a “problem box” where the child can draw or write something that is troubling them, and then discuss together what “gift” this problem might be hiding.

Kobi Yamada is a multi-award-winning children's book author (New York Times best-seller) and president of Compendium. He deeply believes that anything is possible and his goal is to inspire people of all ages to live with creativity and hope. He is also the creator of the successful books "What Do You Do With an Idea?" and "What Do You Do With a Chance?". The illustrator Mae Besom, who studied at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, uses traditional media such as watercolor and pencil, creating images full of movement and emotion that have been loved worldwide.