The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind

By Heather Forest, Susan Gaber (Illustrator)

Sun and wind vie to remove a man's coat, revealing the power of gentleness.

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32 pages· 381 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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In a magical world, a man becomes the center of a contest between the sun and the wind. As the wind's forceful attempts fail, the sun's gentle warmth coaxes the man to shed his coat. This enchanting fable explores the surprising strength of kindness over brute force. Will gentleness triumph over bluster? Discover the transformative power of warmth and persuasion in this timeless tale.

From the publisher

A beautifully illustrated tale that encourages gentleness and kindness. Walking along a winding road, a man finds himself swept into a magical world where a contest of strength between the sun and the wind takes place. The sun and the wind compete to see who can remove the man’s coat. The howling wind boasts and bullies, but the shivering man tightly clutches his coat. With warmth and light and a bit of gentle persuasion, the sun encourages the man to remove his own coat! This timeless tale from the fables of Aesop offers a poignant portrait of the power of gentleness. With a storyteller’s sense of the spoken word, Heather Forest’s dynamic retelling captures the essence and cadence of boasts and wagers. Susan Gaber’s dramatic illustrations imagine a dream-like universe filled with vivid moments of destruction, unexpected beauty, and transformation. This Aesop fable emphasizes the strength of gentleness and kindness. Readers will learn the importance of resourcefulness, respect, and courage.

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