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Good Night, Wind: A Yiddish Folktale Hardcover – Picture Book, February 26, 2019

by Linda Elovitz Marshall (Author), Maelle Doliveux (Illustrator)
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When the exhausted winter wind throws a snowy tantrum, it finds comfort in the friendship of two young children in this lyrical retelling of a Yiddish folktale illustrated with stunning collage.

Winter Wind worked hard all season long
blowing away leaves,
preparing trees for coats of snow and ice.

Now, Wind is tired and needs a place to rest. But no one wants to shelter so cold and blustery a Wind--not the townspeople, not the country innkeeper, not even the gnarled tree who is worried about frozen roots.

Finally, Wind does what any of us do when we are overtired: Wind has a tantrum. And it is only with the help of two small children brave enough to weather the storm that Wind finally finds the perfect place to sleep.

Based on a Yiddish folktale, the gentle language of this seasonal story is coupled with intricate cut-paper collage dioramas tell this sweet tale about empathy and friendship. The visuals in this book are striking for their vibrancy, palette, and movement.

A perfect read for a cold, blustery day, or at bedtime with your own sleepy loved ones.

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD600L
  6. Dimensions
    10.56 x 0.35 x 9.29 inches
  7. Publisher
    Holiday House
  8. Publication date
    February 26, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0823437884
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0823437887
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★ "Inspired by a Yiddish story, author Marshall uses fresh language to reimagine this tale of the winter wind. . . . [A] sparkling story whose fresh words and deeply imagined, skillfully rendered illustrations give it a feel that is both contemporary and folkloric."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review


"Striking artwork fashioned from ribbons of crisply cut colored paper enlivens this retelling of a Yiddish folktale. . . .  Discovering that rage can mask other emotions is powerful knowledge, and readers will be drawn to the image of the two children taming a gigantic force."—Publishers Weekly


"Readers should appreciate the cleverness and problem-solving abilities of her young characters, not to mention their empathy."—The Horn Book

About the Author

Linda Elovitz Marshall is the author of many picture books for children, including the Talia and... series of Jewish holiday books including The Passover Lamb, which was a Sydney Taylor notable book.

Maëlle Doliveux is an award-winning artist and illustrator whose work has appeared in dozens of publications, including The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and Vulture. She is also the cofounder of Beehive Books, an independent comics publisher. She has won both gold and silver medals from the Society of Illustrators and has been a judge for the MoCCA Arts Festival Award of Excellence along with Joan Hilty and Rutu Modan. This is her first book.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House (February 26, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823437884
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823437887
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD600L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.56 x 0.35 x 9.29 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Linda Elovitz Marshall

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I have always loved words. My parents said I spoke in full sentences before I was a year old. They also said I didn’t walk until I was two.

I was still a baby when I saw a TV commercial about a vacuum cleaner and its expandable bag. That night, my parents begged me to eat “just one more bite.” I refused. Using a phrase I’d learned from the vacuum cleaner commercial, I explained, “My stomach is fully expanded.” My parents laughed…and I was saved from having to eat that dreadful “one more bite.”

My love of words extended to foreign languages. I was one of those kids who loved school. I loved Hebrew school, too. Learning Hebrew taught me that words can be composed of roots and that those roots can change, often in predictable ways. I noticed some of the rules I’d learned in Hebrew applied to English, too. I also love word games, puzzles, and etymology, learning about the origins of words.

Some of my other favorite things include being outside, exploring, and being around animals. When I was a child, I wanted a horse. I didn’t get one. But when I grew up, my husband and I moved to a farm. That’s where we raised our four children…and sheep, chickens, and rabbits. It’s also where some of my stories are based.

I also love teaching and have taught all ages, from babies through college. I’ve taught parents, too.

When I write stories, I combine so many of the things I love. I’m always learning and exploring…and having a fabulous time! For more information, please visit my website: www.lindamarshall.com

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Lauren H. Kerstein
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
I enjoyed this book so much.
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Amazonia Man
5.0 out of 5 stars magical
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
Why we chose this book:
We have recently been perusing the folktales section in our library and really enjoying them, so they are now on my radar. Holiday House provided a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Mom's Review
Folktales are a lovely way to connect with another culture. It has been quite some time since I've sought out folktales, but a meander through the children's section reconnected us and now T and I are to the point of selecting favorite themes. Among these themes, which heavily feature monsters, is anger. You may recall that we've reviewed a number of anger-related books, such as Allie All Along and Hands are Not for Hitting, with an emphasis on realistic characters and healthy ways to handle emotion. Now that I think about it, I'm kicking myself that I didn't think to turn to folktales sooner. So many seem to address treatment of others, including inciting anger and lashing out in anger. T is now at the point where he empathizes with characters unprompted, whether they resemble him or not. I am now much more cognizant that folktales teach and entertain. We connect with different cultures, draw connections, and witness global truths.

In Good Night, Wind, inspired by a Yiddish folktale, the Winter Wind becomes increasingly angry when he cannot find a place to rest as spring approaches. Denied comfort at every turn, he lashes out until a little girl tells him to stop and leads him to a cool cave to rest until it is his season again. On the surface, we can appreciate the incredible cut-paper artistry of Doliveux and the magical storytelling of Elovitz Marshall. Looking a tiny bit deeper, we can assess what leads to Wind's angry outburst, identify with his feelings, and suggest alternatives to his behavior. T and I talked about Wind's feelings and actions, those of the characters around him, and how they impacted one another. The simplicity of the tale made analysis feasible for a four-year old. There's a lot to unpack, but the wrapping's not complicated. Whether it is amusement, exposure to a Yiddish folktale, or seeing how one's behavior affects others, Good Night, Wind is one picture book to immerse yourself in countless times.

Also posted on my blog: Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
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mwolpin
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Tame an Angry Wind
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022
Where does the tired Winter Wind go to rest? When each spot he chooses rejects him, his anger unleashes a late blustery blizzard. Leave it to children, who recognize a tired tantrum when they see one, to first calm Winter Wind by thanking him for all he does and then leading him to the perfect resting spot. Both story – as retold in beautifully appropriate windy prose by Linda Elovitz Marshall – and cut paper collage art by Maelle Doliveux are stunning. A perfect book to lead to a discussion about how to handle anger. Good Night, Wind is based on a 1921 story written in Yiddish by Moyshe Kubak.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
Do you want to know where Winter Wind goes in the Spring?

Winter is over. The villagers are ready for Spring, and they want Winter Wind to move on. Wind is tired and ready to rest, but doesn’t know where to go. I was immediately drawn into the story, and I sympathized with Wind as he desperately searched for a place to rest. I could feel Wind’s exhaustion and frustration as he grew wearier by the minute. No one seems to be willing to help until Wind meets two children. Will they find a way to calm Winter Wind or will their village be blanketed by snow and ice indefinitely?

Ms. Marshall certainly created an intense character in Winter Wind! I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him as I read. He’s lonely, misunderstood, and feeling unwelcome. I think most children and adults alike can relate to Wind’s predicament at some point in their lives. Understandably, Wind lashes out, like a child throwing a temper tantrum, and causes problems for the village until two children care enough to talk to Wind rather than push him away. Sure enough, their compassion, and willingness to listen are exactly what Wind needed.

Ms. Marshall really made this story come alive through excellent use of descriptive language. Here are a couple of my favorite quotes that capture Wind’s increasingly volatile mood. “With long, cold fingers, Wind tapped windows of cozy homes.” Then later as things escalate, “Angry, Winter Wind blasted out across the fields, crying like a child, howling like a dog, wailing like a cat.” I must also add that Ms. Doliveux’s paper collage illustrations are exceptional! The illustrations perfectly complement the text, and are so beautiful and striking that I almost expected them to move as I read!

I’m so glad I took the time to read Good Night Wind. It is a sweet tale of kindness, empathy, and friendship. I highly recommend this folktale to readers young and old!

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Mike K Hallam
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tale!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2019
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Another top book, beautifully done and warmly recommended
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