Painting the Wind

Written by Patricia & Emily MacLachlan · Illustrated by Katy Schneider

A boy on an island seeks to capture the elusive wind on canvas this summer.

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40 pages· 1,232 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 490L

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Bookroo's summary

On a sunlit island, a young boy eagerly awaits the return of his artist friends. As they paint landscapes, flowers, and faces, he learns from their mastery. This summer, he faces his own challenge: capturing the wind on canvas. Can he succeed in painting the invisible? Discover a tale of creativity and the magic of summer's fleeting moments.

From the publisher

What I have waited for all year long happens. Summer is here. On an island, surrounded by water and light, a young boy waits for the sun to shine, and for his friends, the painters, to return: The landscape painter and the painter of flowers. The painter of still lifes and the painter of faces. They all come to the island to paint when the days are long and their dogs can run free. The young boy watches and learns. This summer he will try to do what he has never done before. He will try to paint the wind. Newbery Medal-winning and bestselling author Patricia MacLachlan teams up with her daughter Emily for their first collaboration. Their delicate yet evocative prose is brought to life by the exquisite paintings of artist Katy Schneider. “Painting the Wind” is a beautiful story about holding on to those perfect moments that only summer in a place that you love can offer.

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