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  • Published: 1 April 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593616550
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00

Wind Watchers





Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer’s spectacular collages showcase the wind’s ever-changing, blustery nature throughout the seasons.

Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer’s spectacular collages showcase the wind’s ever-changing, blustery nature throughout the seasons.

Seasons come and go, and the wind wafts its way through them all. This delights a family of children, and when they ask the wind, “How will you blow today?” they get a kick out of not knowing what answer they’ll get. Will the wind send gentle breezes that tickle and delight, cooling them off on hot days? Or strong gusts that knock their hats off and send them running inside on stormy days? One thing is for certain to our wind watchers—the wind is an always-changing wonder and constantly takes their breath away!

Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer’s stunning illustrations are sure to engage readers as they bring to vivid life the excitement of our windy weather.

  • Published: 1 April 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593616550
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00

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Praise for Wind Watchers


PRAISE FOR WONDER WALKERS—A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
    * “Language that is spare and economic yet profound and beautifully poetic. Only wonderstruck children, confronting nature’s gorgeous mysteries, could express themselves so intimately, creatively, and originally. Youngsters reading/hearing this book on laps or in groups, and grown-ups, too, will be charmed, enlightened, and moved by these breathless queries. . . . Excellent for enriching vocabulary, developing creative thinking, and enhancing a love of nature.” —Kirkus STAR
    * “Sumptuous artwork. . . . Asking good questions is at the heart of discovery, and Archer’s young wonder walkers show readers how it’s done.” —PW STAR
     “Archer knows just where to direct viewers’ eyes. A sense of movement propels the narrative. . . . Beautifully rendered—and wonderful in every way.” —Horn Book

PRAISE FOR WHAT'S NEW, DANIEL?
    * “Stunning illustrations rendered in acrylic ink and patterned paper collage depict a bright and richly textured world. . . . Snake, Squirrel, and Butterfly also add to the chorus of voices offering Daniel lively updates on what’s changing in the world around him. . . . Featuring appealing, child-centered text and lush visuals, this tale will surely lead readers to more adventurous investigations of their own. . . . A beautiful invitation to spring for the curious nature lover.” —Kirkus STAR
    * “The spare text has pleasing repetition, infectious energy, and a poetic, circular rhythm. . . . Archer’s signature stunning collages . . . are a glorious kaleidoscope of prismatic colors, textured patterns, and fresh perspectives. . . . This exquisite, evergreen picture book is a natural conversation starter.” —Booklist STAR
    “Daniel is back in another open-hearted, child-friendly picture book. . . . From the spectacular illustrations to the warm relationship between Daniel and Grandpa to Daniel’s curiosity about the natural world, there’s much to savor here; and the question of ‘what’s new?’ may elicit a wealth of reader response and interaction.” — Horn Book