Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl's experience on a rainy day.
Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl's experience on a windy day.
In this gently rhyming board book, a young girl makes, flies, and loses her kite on a windy day. But when she returns home, something special is waiting for her.
Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience for toddlers.
Publisher: Holiday House * Peachtree
Original Binding: Board Book
Pages: 22 pages
ISBN-10: 1561458546
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.5 x 5.9 inches
"A gentle outing for children who are ready for stories of everyday life rather than just objects to name."--Kirkus Reviews
"The soft, painterly illustrations transport readers to that blustery day in the park, right up to the beautiful sunset, and able communicate that girl's emotional experience."--The Horn Book Guide
Elizabeth Spurr began publishing a neighborhood newspaper at age ten and received a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. She was a newspaper editor before she began writing children's books. She died in 2020.
Manelle Oliphant received a degree in illustration from Brigham Young University-Idaho and has created artwork for picture books, chapter books, theater posters, magazine articles, and games. She lives in Utah.
Quick shop
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
