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Stories built to spark something.

Touching the Sky is available now on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Kayla’s Cloud debuts April 2026. Educator discounts and institutional orders welcome.

Available Now · Debut Release

Touching the Sky: Dream Big, Build High

By Sheressa Jackson

Matt is just four years old, curls bouncing, eyes bright, and he’s convinced his block tower is going to reach the stars. When his imagination carries him all the way to the moon, he finds himself far from home and facing a fear he didn’t expect. But Matt is braver than he knows. This rhyming picture book follows one little boy’s journey from big dreams to even bigger courage and back home again.

A perfect read-aloud for building growth mindset, discussing emotions, and exploring STEM curiosity in early childhood classrooms.

Growth Mindset STEM & Building Courage & Fear Rhyming Text Grades K–5 Read-Aloud

A peek inside:

“He took a deep breath, drew courage inside. ‘I’ll build my way home,’ Matt said with pride.”

April 2026 · Coming Soon

Kayla’s Cloud

By Sheressa Jackson

Kayla’s mama is a soldier, strong, curious, and full of big questions. On Saturdays they mix and stir in the kitchen together, asking “What if?” But when deployment comes, everything changes. Dad grows quiet. The house feels different. And a small dark cloud appears on Kayla’s shoulder, following her to the bus stop, to school, dripping and lingering through every quiet moment.

With Dad by her side, Grandma’s warm biscuits, a caring teacher, and a new friend named Jordan who carries his own cloud, Kayla discovers that feelings can be named, studied, and even turned into rainbows. A powerful, tender story for military families, SEL classrooms, and any child navigating big emotions.

Military Families Social-Emotional Learning Grief & Longing Science & Curiosity Community & Friendship Grades PreK–3

A peek inside:

“Some clouds stay short. Some clouds stay long. They are not right and they are not wrong. And when days feel cloudy, gray, or blue, help and hope can shine through you.”

✎  Order a Signed Copy

Kayla’s Cloud makes a deeply meaningful gift for military families, children navigating big emotions, and any young reader who needs to know their feelings matter. Order a signed copy directly from Sheressa, with a personalized inscription for the special child in your life.

  • Personalized inscriptions available upon request
  • Ships within 3 to 5 business days of order confirmation
  • $22.95 plus shipping — contact us to place your order
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Curriculum & Activity Resources

Take the story further.

Designed for educators, homeschool families, and parents, these companion resources extend the books into deeper learning experiences.

Activity Packs

Printable activities aligned to each book’s themes, perfect for classroom use or home learning.

Coloring Packs

Character and scene coloring pages from both titles. Great for early childhood and family engagement.

Parent Guides

Discussion questions, extension activities, and tips for reading both titles at home.

Curriculum Packs

Standards-aligned lesson plans and materials for K–5 ELA and SEL units built around both titles.

Find all curriculum & activity resources on:

Etsy · Teachers Pay Teachers · Gumroad

Direct from the Author

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Get a personally signed copy of Touching the Sky delivered right to your door. Kayla’s Cloud is available for preorder now and will ship upon release in April 2026. Every copy includes a personalized inscription — just tell us who it’s for.

Available Now

Touching the Sky

Dream Big, Build High

Signed hardback edition — $22.95 plus shipping. Ships within 3 to 5 business days of payment confirmation.

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Kayla’s Cloud

By Sheressa Jackson

Reserve your signed copy now — $22.95 plus shipping. Ships upon release in April 2026. Payment collected at time of order.

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Institutional & Grant Orders

Are you a Title I school, library system, military family support program, or grant coordinator? Grove Learning Group partners directly with institutions for bulk orders, donated copies, and curriculum bundles.

We offer flexible invoicing options for all institutional orders including formal invoices, Net-30 payment terms, purchase order acceptance, and grant-eligible invoice documentation. Contact us to discuss your order and arrange invoicing before purchasing.

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