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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2014 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 2—For many people, a windstorm might be reason to stay inside safe and sound. However, the family in this book looks at a windy day as an adventurous day for kite-flying fun. Simple, rhythmic two-word phrases appear on each page in four-line stanza. "When the wind blows" repeats every three stanzas to create a dependable structure in this poetic text. Strong verbs such as "whistles," "flicker," "swish," and "clang" allow readers to experience the blustery day with sounds, feeling, and imagery. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
"When the wind blows... / Windows rattle. / Doors creeaaak. / Chimes sing. / We peek." A simple rhyming text and lively art tell...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
