The North Wind and the Sun by Philip C Stead
She Persisted meets Be Kind in this reinterpretation of a classic fable, whose timeless message of perseverance and hope will encourage readers to stand up for themselves.Who will win the war of trust--
the forceful, spiteful, cruel North Wind
or the gentle, patient, determined Sun?
This thought-provoking, gorgeous story portrays the many different definitions of strength, as told through the powerful bond of three sisters. Together they face The North Wind, a mighty wintry gale bent on destroying the sisters' old patchwork coats with his harsh words and powerful blustering. But these gray-haired sisters stand firm, bracing against the hateful Wind and his taunts, facing his negativity with practicality, resilience, grit, and gut. Their coats will not be blown off by force.
It isn't until the Sun tries her own methods--generosity, warmth, and waiting--that the sisters make their own decision: it is time to remove their coats. It's the downfall of a bully, the downfall of aggression, the downfall of the Wind.
With beautiful collage artwork and author Philip Stead's characteristically nuanced storytelling, this retelling of The North Wind and the Sun demonstrates the importance of persistence, the power of standing up for what you believe in, and the triumph of love over hate.
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
ERIN and PHILIP STEAD are a picture book pair that have won numerous awards. A Sick Day for Amos McGee, which has sold over 400,000 copies, won the Caldecott Award and was designated a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book. Bear Has a Tale to Tell, an E. Lockhart book, is another popular title. Honor Book for the B White Award. They most recently partnered with Mark Twain on The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine, a huge New York Times Bestseller that has received widespread media coverage, including features on CBS Sunday Morning and The New Yorker. They reside in the state of Michigan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780823455836 |
| ISBN 10 | 0823455831 |
| Title | The North Wind and the Sun |
| Author | Philip C Stead |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Holiday House Inc |
| Year published | 2023-10-24 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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