High in the branches of a mighty orchard tree, one little Apple believed the only way to matter was to hold on tight and never, ever fall. Every day looked the same. The sun rose, the rain came, and one by one, the apples around him dropped from the tree — some picked with a snap, some tumbling with a bump, some carried off in baskets to become something new. Little Apple told himself he was strong. He told himself he'd never fall. But deep down, in the quiet of the night, one question kept forming: "Is this truly all I am?" Then the sky darkened, the wind rose, and a glistening, rainbow-colored Cloud drifted into view — gentle, radiant, and unlike anything Little Apple had ever seen. What happens next is a tender, beautifully written story about weathering the storms of change, discovering that our worth was never about hanging on, and learning that we were each created — on purpose — for a purpose. The Apple and the Cloud gently helps children (and the grown-ups reading with them) understand: That hard seasons and change don't mean something has gone wrong That God has a plan and purpose for every life, even before it begins That true strength isn't found in never falling, but in trusting the One who catches us That being chosen for something greater is worth far more than simply surviving Written in lyrical, read-aloud verse and brought to life with warm, whimsical illustrations, this story is perfect for bedtime, devotion time, or any moment a child needs reassurance that they were made for something wonderful. Perfect for: Ages 4-10, and any child (or family) walking through a season of change Bedtime stories, Sunday school, homeschool devotions, and read-aloud time Baptism, birthday, and "new season" gifts Parents looking for faith-based books about identity, purpose, and God's loveWritten by husband-and-wife author team Lyle Stonestreet and Arabella Gordon of Neptune City Publishing — a train conductor and a singer-songwriter who write from real life, real faith, and a real love for helping kids discover who they were made to be.