The Cloudmaker's Apprentice

The old cloudmaker smiled a big smile. "Of course, my dear!" he said. He wore a long robe made of soft, white fabric that looked like clouds. He had a twinkle in his eye and long, wispy hair that floated like cotton candy. They went to the hilltop where the sky was wide and blue.

As they shaped the clouds, the cloudmaker also taught her about the weather. "Do you see the big, dark clouds over there?" he asked. "Those bring rain. If clouds are light and fluffy, they'll make a sunny day!" Nora listened carefully, her eyes shining with excitement.

But soon, a storm brewed in the distance. The old man looked worried. "We must clear the sky before the rain comes, Nora!" They hurried to shape the clouds into lighter forms. Nora worked fast, her hands moving with purpose as she helped hammer the clouds into friendly shapes.

As the sun began to set, the sky turned bright orange and pink. "Look, Nora! We’ve made a sunset cloud parade!" The sky was filled with colors, and the clouds looked like a celebration. Nora danced with joy and took a deep breath of the fresh air.

Nora felt grateful for her mentor, the whimsical cloudmaker. Together, they made wonders in the sky. She smiled, knowing that she was not just an apprentice, but part of something incredible. And as she closed her eyes, she imagined all the cloud creatures she would create next.