It's Only the Wind

by Mindy Dwyer

It's Only the Wind is set in the foothills of the mountains. It is that time of night when young kids have a hard time transitioning to sleep and call out to mom from bed with one request after another. This story playfully hops back and forth between real and imagined, fact and fantasy, from soft, shadowy quiet to bright and colorful action. The story celebrates children's heightened imagination with imagery that takes the children from their cozy beds into the sky, away from their room as they envision the meaning of their mother's explanations. Wind words lyrically wind through the double spreads as the kids fly, sweep, sing, and sail always with their eyes closed, as mom has asked them to do so they can be ready for sleep. Sprawled among their bed sheets, the children's curiosity is finally satisfied, as you will see in the end. Wind facts included on the last page.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 3, 2017

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comforting book. Sibling are scared of the noise of the wind, and what it could do, but mom is careful to explain, with both facts and imagery, what is happening. The illustrations are fittingly flowy, and the colors are lovely.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this on new years eve. My partner's friend wrote a dedication in the front to all the kids. It's so wild to see his and their names in a book. This is the second one. They also have a bread book. Magical and cute. And especially meaningful for any windy Bear Valley Alaskans.

[Doc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blast from childhood past 😀