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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.

The Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of Wonder Walkers showcases the wind’s ever-changing, blustery nature through spectacular collages in this gorgeous picture book that brings the weather to life.

A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book!

“This tender tale highlights the beauty of the natural world while inviting readers to find wonder in everyday moments.”—Booklist

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 marvel at the surprise answers they'll receive. 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? Only one thing is for certain to the wind watchers—the wind is an always-changing wonder that constantly takes their breath away!

Complete with stunning, richly textured collage illustrations and lyrical text, this thoughtful and whimsical picture book demonstrates nature’s dynamic abilities, celebrating its awe-inspiring connection to those who watch.

  • 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


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