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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Short Stories, Fables, Multicultural Literature, Children's Literature (All Ages), Inspirational, Japanese Authors

Book Review :
''Cloud Tales' by Tajima Shinji is a gentle, wise, and beautifully conceived collection of stories that floats above borders and through time. Using the unique narrative perspective of a benevolent, ancient cloud, Shinji offers vignettes of human life from different cultures and historical periods. The stories are deceptively simple, each carrying a subtle moral or insight about compassion, environmental harmony, or social justice. What makes the book special is its global perspective—it effortlessly connects tales from ancient Pakistan to modern Japan, treating all cultures with equal respect and curiosity. While perfectly suitable and engaging for young adult readers, the philosophical undertones and elegant prose will resonate deeply with adult readers as well. It's a book that promotes empathy and a broader worldview, making it an excellent choice for shared reading in families or classrooms. A truly international work of fiction that lives up to the author's global reputation.''