When the Wind Blows

By Linda Booth Sweeney, Jana Christy (Illustrator)

A boy and his grandma chase a runaway kite as a storm approaches.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy and his grandma embark on a thrilling chase through town as their kite escapes into the blustery spring sky. With swirling leaves and darkening clouds signaling an impending storm, they race against time to reclaim their kite. Will they manage one last adventure before the rain arrives? This lively tale captures the unpredictable spirit of spring, inviting readers to join in the excitement and wonder of a changing season.

From the publisher

Spring weather can be exciting!

When wind chimes start singing and clouds race across the sky, one little guy knows just what to do—grab his kite!

But as the kite soars, the wind picks up even more, and soon he and his grandma are chasing the runaway kite into town. As they pass swirling leaves, bobbing boats, and flapping scarves, breezes become gusts and the sky darkens. Rain is on the way! Can they squeeze in one more adventure before the downpour?

Scenes rich with springtime details for little eyes to follow and lyrical verse that captures the changeable mood of the weather make this perfect for spring story times.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 240L

Themes & topics

Books about rain Books about spring Books about weather Books about family life Books about family

What readers & critics say

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4.3

“When the Wind Blows is a cute rhyming book about all the different sounds and scenes that come with wind. The author uses strong verbs to paint beautiful imagery: kites fly, ties flip, trees dance. The two-word sentences carry through nearly every page of the book, so it goes by fast, just like the windy day it tells of.”

Lemony Snickers

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