When the exhausted winter wind throws a snowy tantrum, it finds comfort in the friendship of two young children in this lyrical retelling of a Yiddish folktale illustrated with stunning collage.Winter Wind worked hard all season longblowing away leaves, preparing trees for coats of snow and ice.Now, Wind is tired and needs a place to restBut no one wants to shelter so cold and blustery a Wind--not the townspeople, not the country innkeeper, not even the gnarled tree who is worried about frozen roots.
Finally, Wind does what any of us do when we are overtired: Wind has a tantrum. And it is only with the help of two small children brave enough to weather the storm that Wind finally finds the perfect place to sleep.
Based on a Yiddish folktale, the gentle language of this seasonal story is coupled with intricate cut-paper collage dioramas tell this sweet tale about empathy and friendshipThe visuals in this book are striking for their vibrancy, palette, and movement.
A perfect read for a cold, blustery day, or at bedtime with your own sleepy loved ones.
A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
Format |
Häftad |
Omfång |
32 sidor |
Språk |
Engelska |
Förlag |
Holiday House Inc |
Utgivningsdatum |
2023-10-31 |
ISBN |
9780823455942 |