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When The Wind Stops Paperback – January 31, 1997

by Charlotte Zolotow (Author), Stefano Vitale (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
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Beloved author Charlotte Zolotow's lyrical prose and Stefano Vitale's rich illustrations make this classic picture book a beautiful celebration of the cycle of life.

Where does the wind go when it stops?

When a little boy asks this question at the end of a happy day, his mother explains that the wind does not stop-it blows away to make the trees dance somewhere else.

Reassuringly, she tells him that nothing ever ends, it simply begins in another place or in another way. Rain goes back into the clouds to create new storms, waves fold back upon the sea to become new waves, and the day moves on to make way for the night, bringing the darkness and stars for the little boy to dream in.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Picture Book
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD490L
  7. Dimensions
    9.88 x 0.08 x 8.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    January 31, 1997
  10. ISBN-10
    0064434729
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064434720
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"A perfect selection for bedtime reading."--" The Horn Book"This new edtion [is] a hymn to the continuity of the natural world."--" School Library Journal (starred review)

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Where does the wind go when it stops?

When a little boy asks this question at the end of a happy day, his mother explains that the wind does not stop-it blows away to make the trees dance somewhere else.

Reassuringly, she tells him that nothing ever ends, it simply begins in another place or in another way. Rain goes back into the clouds to create new storms, waves fold back upon the sea to become new waves, and the day moves on to make way for the night, bringing the darkness and stars for the little boy to dream in.

Charlotte Zolotow's lyrical prose and Stefano Vitale's rich illustrations make this a beautiful celebration of the cycle of life.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Revised ed. edition (January 31, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064434729
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064434720
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.88 x 0.08 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

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Charlotte Zolotow—author, editor, publisher, and educator—has one of the most distinguished reputations in the field of children's literature. She has written more than seventy books, many of which are picture-book classics, such as Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

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MM
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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Beautifully written and illustrated story. Gives a good perspective on the natural world.
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Amy Frazier
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, fun, artistic, great story, mystical
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Wonderful story about the new day, quieting night, and the significance of the moon. Fun story to share with littles!
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Helen Irene
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book.
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This is an all-time favorite. I keep one or two copies on hand to give to a family that has experienced a loss, like the death of a grandparent. It doesn't necessarily work for people of all religious faiths, but it's a calming, beautifully illustrated book that discusses change in an accepting and gentle way.
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Kathylee Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars New paperback is flawed
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023
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I was eagerly awaiting this book, but when I was reading it this evening, I discovered that only half the book is here - it repeats midway with the first several pages of the book. Sigh…the story is Charlotte Zolotow delightful and wise, and the illustrations are beautiful. If only I had the rest of the book….the story and illustrations are FIVE stars, but alas, I must take off a point for the physical flaw of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and well illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
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Read this at one of our local schools and decided purchase it for my grandchildren. Beautiful story and well illustrated!
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
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My girls love this addition to our Autumn-inspired reading basket!
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Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite fall book to bring out and a great read ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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Favorite fall book to bring out and a great read on how things never end but always change to something new
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5.0 out of 5 stars ...one of the most loved in our home library...
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013
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One of the favorite in my library for my grandchildren...so I recently purchased a new book for a charity...just couldn't give up the old, much loved copy...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story About Transitions
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2012
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Great little book with a much deeper message about transitions in one's life. Suitable for children and adults of all ages who are experiencing change in their lives, and beautifully illustrated.
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Birdie
5.0 out of 5 stars 風がやんだら、　太陽が沈んだら　　こどもの問いかけに、お母さんがこたえます
Reviewed in Japan on January 31, 2010
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一日の終わりに、太陽が沈んだら、太陽はどこに行くの？　風はやんだけど、風はどこに行った？
たんぽぽのふわふわは飛んでいったけど、どこにいった？　

こどもは日常の中で、いろんなことに疑問をもち、「なぜ」を考えます。
この本はそんな子どもと大人との会話で綴られています。

この本を読み終えたとき、こどものこころも大人のこころも安らぐことでしょう。

もうひとつのすばらしさは絵の表現。　この本を手にしたときに感じることができると思います。
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