On Clouds and Hard Places

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On Clouds and Hard Places

Libby & Dish

Libby immediately falls in love when she meets Juan Paco’s pet cobayo, Vellosa. She is on a cloud. And then, moments later, a neighbor enters and she is suddenly off the cloud and surrounded by hardness. Lucky for her, Juan Paco and his father can understand this - and they welcome her and her mother into their very soft, very welcoming home.

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Topics: SensitivityCraftsAnimals

Projects, Crafts, and Recipes for this Story

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Craft: Simple Brushbot

This week's craft, a tiny toothbrush robot, would be perfect for a rainy summer day. However, it does require one piece of special equipment—a vibrating cell phone motor that's easiest to order online—so we recommend collecting the supplies ahead of time and stashing them away until they're needed.

Characters in this Story

Dish

Libby

Libby & Dish

Introduction Part One: Something's Going On

Introduction Part One: Something's Going On

Meet best friend's, Libby, and her cat, Dish, in the first of their many adventures...
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Libby & Dish: What Is School Time?

Libby & Dish: What Is School Time?

It's almost the end of summer. When Libby starts showing some back-to-school energy, Dish knows just how to stoke the fires! He invites her to imagine a glorious return to the city and the delights of School Time.
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Introduction Part Two: Adventure Checklist

Introduction Part Two: Adventure Checklist

Libby uses her special comfort items to prepare for an adventure in the city.
18 min
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Upside Down and Rightside Up

Upside Down and Rightside Up

When Libby’s mother experiences a difficult day, Libby is determined to help set things right.
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On Clouds and Hard Places

On Clouds and Hard Places

Libby switches from being on a cloud to being in a hard place. Luckily, Juan Paco and his father understand and they are there to help.
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Morning Flying Lessons

Morning Flying Lessons

Libby is eager to take flying lessons from Dish — but it takes everyone a little while to work out the kinks in his teaching method.
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Finder's Club

Finder's Club

Libby is curious about the sad feelings she has about Morgan and Juan Paco working together ... without her.
16 min
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List of Meltdowns

List of Meltdowns

Libby's too-long playdate results in a meltdown...
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A Quick Hello

A Quick Hello

Libby and Dish can't wait to find out what kind of pet the new neighbor has, and finally, a visitor might have the answer they've been waiting for.
15 min
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What Ifs

What Ifs

While Libby waits for her next outing with Juan Paco, she starts to worry about things that might derail their plans.
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One Little Thing for One Big World

One Little Thing for One Big World

Libby’s neighbor Roman invites her to participate in an environmentally-conscious class project.
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Our Costume Party

Our Costume Party

Libby works up the courage to ask Morgan about her party ... and the answer is a surprise for everyone.
12 min
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An Invitation to a Party

An Invitation to a Party

Libby and her mother discover a party invitation — but Libby doesn't want to go. Will Libby disappoint her friends?
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A Remarkable Discovery

A Remarkable Discovery

Libby and Dish figure out the perfect gift for their new neighbor Juan Paco — and then discover exactly what a cobayo is. And it is amazing.
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Myrtle the Magical Park Pug

Myrtle the Magical Park Pug

Libby finds out that the mysterious pug is named Myrtle and that she has special magical powers: she can answer any question you ask her!
16 min
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The Magician

The Magician

As the Finders Club ventures out on their first mission, their focus is unclear — but what they see in the park brings fresh purpose.
15 min
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The Letter M

The Letter M

Who is that older man and why is he on a strange scooter? Libby and Dish decide that this is a job for the Finders Club.
20 min
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Clues from Underneath

Clues from Underneath

Libby and Dish find the best way to solve the mystery of the new neighbor's potential pet.
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The Willow Mystery

The Willow Mystery

Libby is surprised to spot a little pug dog coming out from below the branches of her Willow Tree in the park. Who could that dog be?
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The Mystery Box

The Mystery Box

Libby takes a risk by inviting Juan Paco for a walk in the park. Will it pay off?
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An Eye On Morgan

An Eye On Morgan

Is Libby ready to make a new friend?
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Bear and Mr. Bhachu

Bear and Mr. Bhachu

Libby's friend Morgan comes over with a warm greeting — and an interesting new idea for their friendship.
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Contraption Time

Contraption Time

Libby prepares for her very first playdate at someone else’s home: Juan Paco’s Contraption Building Playdate.
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Family and Friends

Family and Friends

As Libby's mom wrestles with one Thanksgiving dinner mishap after another, Libby finds ways to help.
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Not the Treasure We Thought

Not the Treasure We Thought

Libby and her friends find themselves with several treasures — one of which comes as a surprise to them all.
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This Year's Tradition

This Year's Tradition

When her mother suggests a new idea for December, Libby feels unsure — does she want to try new ways of celebrating this month?
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Granny and Gramps

Granny and Gramps

Dish offers some wise advice that helps the whole family to turn their upside-down day right-side-up again.
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Elephants

Elephants

As Libby struggles to sketch out her vision for a superhero sign, she receives unexpected help from Dish and Juan Paco.
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The Gifts of Age

The Gifts of Age

As the children learn a bit of magic from Miss Williams, Libby develops a friendship with the wise old bird who lives on the top floor.
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The Top Floor

The Top Floor

Even after a full day, Libby takes on one more adventure: a visit to Miss Williams' apartment for some instruction in magic ...
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The Duck Trick

The Duck Trick

When Libby returns from her adventure, Dish can hardly wait to hear the report. What kinds of mysteries did Libby encounter?
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Operation Homefinder

Operation Homefinder

As the search continues for Bear's true home, Libby and Dish take on the challenge of caring for her. But where will she go next?
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Orientation

Orientation

Libby needs to give Dish an explanation: why is there a tiny kitten in their home?
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A Proposal

A Proposal

Mr. Bhachu has an intriguing idea for what Libby can do after her plans are thwarted...
14 min
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A Visit to Chad's House

A Visit to Chad's House

A quest for rubber stamps takes a surprising turn when Libby's mother talks to Lawrence.
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A Surprising Fact About Cats

A Surprising Fact About Cats

Could the lightness Libby feels after her haircut help her to fly? Talking about it with Dish, she learns something amazing about cats!
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The Haircut

The Haircut

Roberta arrives to give Libby a haircut. Oh no!
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A Real Situation

A Real Situation

Libby is delighted with the sweet gift she received from Juan Paco’s mother, until it becomes part of a very sticky problem.
17 min
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One Too Many

One Too Many

Libby makes a decision to extend her playdate — but is it the right decision?
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The Toothbrush Song

The Toothbrush Song

Libby wants to take care of her teeth, but she hates brushing. Luckily, Dish has just the right idea that can help!
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The Thing About Cats

The Thing About Cats

Libby learns about a disagreement between Dish and Chad — and then helps the two of them find common ground and forgiveness.
14 min
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Chad's Story

Chad's Story

Libby and Dish learn how Chad got his name, and this particular fact makes him far more endearing to Libby.
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On Decorating

On Decorating

When Libby enters Mr. Bhachu's apartment to help him decorate, she realizes just how much the two of them have in common.
20 min
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Purple and Green

Purple and Green

Mr. Bhachu has a problem and needs help: what color decorations should he use for his visiting granddaughter’s birthday?
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Apologies and Cake

Apologies and Cake

When Libby learns Dish's feelings are hurt, she offers an apology and a chance at reconnection.
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About Dogs

About Dogs

Libby and Dish study the dogs and their walkers in the park across the street and get some very important information.
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Introduction Part Three: What We Learned

Introduction Part Three: What We Learned

Libby awaits the arrival of a new neighbor — will he be a new friend?
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