Awards

• Commended for CCBC Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens 2022 (Canada)
• Short-listed for Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year Selection 2023 (United States)
• Winner of Northern Lights Book Awards Winner - Board Book Category 2021 (United States)
• Winner of Northern Lights Book Awards Winner – Board Book Category 2021 (United States)

Overview

Blustery wind burns and shrieks Nibbles on my nose and cheeks For preschoolers, windy fall days mean excitement and play. Strong winds stimulate children and their surroundings, as though an invisible hand is shaking the world. Gentler breezes help plants scatter their seeds, set pinwheels in motion, and keep kite strings taut. But fiercer winds begin to sting the cheeks as they bring about a new season… In Windy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once again captures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with rhyming couplets as light as a breath of fresh air. Illustrator Miki Sato's unique tactile collage art pops off the page through its detailed use of hand-stitching and textural materials. ""Kerbel’s couplets include both concrete details and more poetic abstractions. Sato's deceptively simple illustrations are almost tangible in their layers, showcasing an array of stitches, paper finishes, and fabric surfaces, and depicting an inclusive cast.""—Publishers Weekly review of Snow Days

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9781772782172

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Praise for Windy Days 2021 CBC Books 41 Canadian Picture books to watch for in fall 2021 selection Kerbel follows the wind through the seasons, setting scenes with strong descriptive language in two-line verses... filled with movement and joy. A diverse cast of young children interact with the wind... in Sato's wonderfully textured mixed-media collage illustrations that seamlessly match the scenes described... The concept of wind in all its varieties is explained simply and beautifully with just enough information for curious young readers. -Kirkus Reviews Kerbel and Sato's energetic picture book takes a closer look at just how alive the wind can be. Bouncy, perfectly rhyming couplets capture its varying nature, from gentle and steady to swirly and gusty... elaborate, meticulous cut-paper collage artwork depicts the motion of wind in fascinating vignettes that beautifully capture its movement, featuring cheery, softly rounded kids portrayed with just as much dynamic movement as the book's subject. -Booklist The suggested activities and vocabulary at the end of the book will encourage readers to find their own fun, just like the children in the book...An enchanting STEM title that will ignite the investigative scientist in young children. -School Library Journal There are many books about the concept of wind for early readers, but what makes Windy Days standout is the skillful artwork...a winning formula that celebrates and makes accessible the everyday happenings in our weather. -CM Magazine Toddlers will have fun reading about wind and autumn with this nicely illustrated, rhyming story featuring a book with a padded cover, rounded corners and thick pages. -Metroland Media [T]his board book featuring collage art and descriptive language is a true joy. -The Kid Lit Mama A lovely poem, WINDY DAYS is a fun way to begin to talk about the weather with toddlers and preschoolers. Intriguing textured illustrations and fun autumn scenes make this a great one for little ones to explore. -Olivia, Goodreads

Praise for Windy Days Kerbel follows the wind through the seasons, setting scenes with strong descriptive language in two-line verses... filled with movement and joy. A diverse cast of young children interact with the wind... in Sato's wonderfully textured mixed-media collage illustrations that seamlessly match the scenes described... The concept of wind in all its varieties is explained simply and beautifully with just enough information for curious young readers. -Kirkus Reviews Kerbel and Sato's energetic picture book takes a closer look at just how alive the wind can be. Bouncy, perfectly rhyming couplets capture its varying nature, from gentle and steady to swirly and gusty... elaborate, meticulous cut-paper collage artwork depicts the motion of wind in fascinating vignettes that beautifully capture its movement, featuring cheery, softly rounded kids portrayed with just as much dynamic movement as the book's subject. -Booklist Toddlers will have fun reading about wind and autumn with this nicely illustrated, rhyming story featuring a book with a padded cover, rounded corners and thick pages. -Metroland Media

Praise for Windy Days Kerbel follows the wind through the seasons, setting scenes with strong descriptive language in two-line verses... filled with movement and joy. A diverse cast of young children interact with the wind... in Sato's wonderfully textured mixed-media collage illustrations that seamlessly match the scenes described... The concept of wind in all its varieties is explained simply and beautifully with just enough information for curious young readers. -Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Windy Days 2021 CBC Books 41 Canadian Picture books to watch for in fall 2021 selection Kerbel follows the wind through the seasons, setting scenes with strong descriptive language in two-line verses... filled with movement and joy. A diverse cast of young children interact with the wind... in Sato's wonderfully textured mixed-media collage illustrations that seamlessly match the scenes described... The concept of wind in all its varieties is explained simply and beautifully with just enough information for curious young readers. -Kirkus Reviews Kerbel and Sato's energetic picture book takes a closer look at just how alive the wind can be. Bouncy, perfectly rhyming couplets capture its varying nature, from gentle and steady to swirly and gusty... elaborate, meticulous cut-paper collage artwork depicts the motion of wind in fascinating vignettes that beautifully capture its movement, featuring cheery, softly rounded kids portrayed with just as much dynamic movement as the book's subject. -Booklist The suggested activities and vocabulary at the end of the book will encourage readers to find their own fun, just like the children in the book...An enchanting STEM title that will ignite the investigative scientist in young children. -School Library Journal There are many books about the concept of wind for early readers, but what makes Windy Days standout is the skillful artwork...a winning formula that celebrates and makes accessible the everyday happenings in our weather. -CM Magazine Toddlers will have fun reading about wind and autumn with this nicely illustrated, rhyming story featuring a book with a padded cover, rounded corners and thick pages. -Metroland Media A lovely poem, WINDY DAYS is a fun way to begin to talk about the weather with toddlers and preschoolers. Intriguing textured illustrations and fun autumn scenes make this a great one for little ones to explore. -YA Books Central [T]his board book featuring collage art and descriptive language is a true joy. -The Kid Lit Mama A lovely poem, WINDY DAYS is a fun way to begin to talk about the weather with toddlers and preschoolers. Intriguing textured illustrations and fun autumn scenes make this a great one for little ones to explore. -Olivia, Goodreads Kerbel uses effective, rhythmic vocabulary to give her readers a real sense of the movement, power, and joy that wind provides. Miki Sato's gorgeous, mixed-media collage artwork perfectly matches the text and provides a glorious feeling of constant motion. -Sal's Fiction Addiction

Author Information

Deborah Kerbel is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as the picture books Before You Were Born, Snow Days, and Sunny Days. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association YA Book of the Year, and the Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award. Deborah lives in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two book-loving children, and a schnoodle named Alfredo. Miki Sato is a Japanese-Canadian illustrator who uses a variety of different textures and materials to create three-dimensional images. Originally from Ottawa, she moved to Toronto to complete her degree in illustration from the Ontario College of Art and Design. Her picture books include Golden Threads written by Suzanne Del Rizzo and Snow Days and Sunny Days written by Deborah Kerbel.

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