Go beyond the clouds!

Who are the Cloud Crew?

For thousands of years, the clouds in the sky have watched over our world. They share in the beauty of our sunsets, and cry with us on our saddest days. They are with us every day, as we work, play and holiday. What stories would the clouds share if only they could? 

The Cloud Crew is a delightful and imaginative children's picture book series that takes young readers on a whimsical journey through the skies above many of the world’s great wonders. Stories follow a diverse cast of Cloud characters from all different levels in the skies, with unique shapes, weather patterns and personalities each child can connect to. With gentle educational storytelling, stunning illustrations and a heartwarming sense of discovery, The Cloud Crew celebrates the Australian countryside, weather patterns, and the magic of looking at the world from a new perspective.

Book 1: The High Clouds Visit the Country

From the high skies above, Charlotte, Cyrus and Cooper gaze out over the Australian countryside. What wonders will the crew find amongst Queensland’s farms and fields?

This friendly and curious crew form the topmost layer of cloud stretching over the world. Floating above Queensland, Australia, where the story’s author Joseph Rees heralds from, they adventure off from Moreton Bay, crossing Toowoomba’s mountainous Great Dividing Range. Follow the High clouds as they explore a vibrant patchwork of life below them, from a buzzing airbase to sprawling cotton fields with farmers hard at work. These marvels of Australia’s unique landscape and rural lifestyle stand out against the busy city life the clouds often witness, and help them appreciate the quiet life a little more as they drift on.