Wind

Whatever the Weather!

by Carol Thompson

Let's play out in the wind! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Nature, Storytime, Friendship, Science

10 pages, Board book

First published November 1, 2014

Reviews

[Lucinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have three books in this series on weather: Wind, Rain and Snow (didn't buy Sun because it doesn't connect too much with our outdoor life here). Iris prefers Wind and Rain (ha - we get very little snow, so that might say something too!) - the pictures in these books really evoke what the weather feels like for a toddler I think. Also the words - for instance, 'Wind swishes, swooshes and soars!' - have a lyrical quality that appeals to her. I've been reading these to her since the very beginning and she still pulls them off the shelf for me to read to her at least once a week.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This board book written in Spanish captures the joys of youngsters frolicking in the wind. Not only does it blow their hair and hats almost off the top of their heads, but the wind can provide some support for a pinwheel to move in various directions. The book contains lovely images of children and nature, and will surely move readers to want to go outside and stand in the wind for a moment or two themselves. For me, there's simply nothing as delightful as the wind, especially when it helps me cool off on a very hot day.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a perfect book to share at this time of year! I really enjoyed reading this book, there was more emphasis on the sounds “swoooosh” and the illustrations which children can then makeup their own story using the illustrations, build upon children’s imagination by asking them what they think is happening in the pictures before reading what is written. The book would be good to read in the classroom when the sudden weather change happens as it is now as you can go onto building the talk of seasons and the weather.

[Terry]

I like Wind, and think it would be a good book for a younger toddler. Clever and dynamic illustrations, relatable characters, and playful syntax will engage young listeners in understanding the wind.

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[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let's play out in the wind! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very young children experience weather through all their senses. This delightful Spanish translation uses onomatopoeia and simple text to explore the sounds and feel of wind. Mixed media collage art depicts a tribe of racially diverse toddlers reveling in the wind.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this simple oversized board book about the sounds wind makes. All ages.

[Clarissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

lovely and poetic.

[Anne Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darling illustrations I just don't think toddlers would quite understand the concept. The text is very poetic.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great illustrations! Didn’t realize that I had gotten this from the library in translation.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of a series of four board books. See my review for the title Rain.