Wind Is a Dance
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2024
- Category
- Weather, General, General
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 4 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781525308758
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $21.99
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Description
Poetic text and ethereal illustrations combine with science facts about wind in this delightful informational picture book.
“You can feel wind ... but you can't see it. What is wind?” This exploration of different types of wind pairs lyrical descriptions of wind types with accessible, informational sidebars about each. The whimsical narrative uses metaphor to help readers visualize wind's characteristics: “Wind is a butterfly - fluffing flower petals and ruffling riverbank grasses.” Informative bubbles on each page complement these descriptions with short explanations of each wind type, which range from a light breeze to a hurricane. Evocative illustrations further bring the text to life in this fascinating introduction to the ever-changing wind.
Author Debra Kempf Shumaker uses figurative language and metaphors to capture the imagination of readers as they learn about wind. Her imagery will inspire readers to find their own words to represent the world around them, and in particular to answer the question at the end of the book: “How would you describe the wind today?” The breezy illustrations by award-winning, bestselling artist Josée Bisaillon help readers feel the movement of the air. With its easy-to-understand depictions of the types of wind, this is a perfect STEAM pick for lessons on daily and seasonal weather. More information about types of wind, the Beaufort scale and a list of resources for further learning are at the back of the book.
About the authors
Debra Kempf Shumaker started reading at the age of four and hasn't stopped since. She grew up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin but now lives in the suburbs of Northern Virginia with her husband, three sons and two cats. She is the author of many nonfiction articles and several books for children. Visit her online at debrashumaker.com.
Debra Kempf Shumaker's profile page
Josée Bisaillon a illustré plus de trente-cinq livres pour enfants et créé de nombreuses illustrations pour des magazines et des journaux. Elle a été finaliste au Prix littéraire du Gouverneur général à deux reprises et a remporté le prestigieux Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award pour The Snow Knows. Il s’agit du quatrième ouvrage de Josée avec Orca, après My Head in the Clouds et Bedtime 123 écrit par Eric Walters, un succès de librairie. Elle vit en banlieue de Montréal avec sa famille.
Awards
- Commended, Eureka! Excellence in Children's Nonfiction Award, California Reading Association
Editorial Reviews
A first choice for any library.
School Library Journal, starred review
a series of pirouettes both airy and informative.
Kirkus Reviews
A worthwhile purchase.
Booklist
The combination of creativity and science will appeal to a broad spectrum of reading interests.
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