Mirandy and Brother Wind
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Mirandy and Brother Wind

Written by Patricia McKissack · Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Can Mirandy catch the elusive Brother Wind to win the cake walk?

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32 pages· 1,391 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· 690L
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Bookroo's summary

Mirandy is determined to win the cake walk, but she needs the elusive Brother Wind as her partner. Despite her friends' advice and clever tricks, Brother Wind slips away, challenging Mirandy's resolve. Will her energy and determination be enough to capture the wind and secure victory? This vibrant tale, filled with colorful illustrations, invites readers to join Mirandy on her spirited quest, leaving them to wonder if she can outsmart the wind and achieve her dream.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color.”Mirandy is sure she’ll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations.”–(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1989)Caldecott Honor (1989)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,391
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5027
Publication
Published
September 12, 1988
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394887654
LCCN
87000349
OCLC
15220842

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