The Wind Blew (Paperback)

~ (Author, Illustrator) "The wind blew..." (more)

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Product Description

The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White's umbrella, Priscilla's balloon, the twins' scarves, even the wig on the judge's head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind!

With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.

About the Author

Pat Hutchins is the author-illustrator of several popular picture books, including Good-Night, Owl; Titch; and The Wind Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (September 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068971744X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689717444
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,115 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pat on the back for pat, August 12, 2004

By	nickunt (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews

This reviewer has a very high regard for the work of Pat Hutchins. Her word play and smart, snappy prose keep children of all ages entertained for hours. "The Wind Blew" is part of her "Metre-ology" (literally "Weather Poetry") series, and is one of the strongest candidates to win the John Kettley Prize later this year. If you're new to Pat (as her fans, or "patters" call her) then I'd suggest you try "The Rain Read" first. Her first book, "The Snow Yello" was pulled from the shelves when the Swiss electro-pop noise-mongers after which the book was named banned Hutchins from using their famous moniker and threatened legal action. Copies of this rare book can fetch up to 60 pence on ebay.
"The Wind Blew" charms and disarms in equal measures, and younger children will be delighted and excited by the colourful illustrations. A lovely addition to your bookshelf.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad it blew my way!, September 4, 2008

By	R. Simon (Breaux Bridge, La. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The children in my classroom love this book. It teaches many skills and is a fun read as well. I highly reccomend it :)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wind Blew, February 11, 2008

By	LRL "early childhood educator" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

Another wonderful Pat Hutchins book! I have been reading Pat's books to children and giving them as gifts for over twenty five years. They are always a hit. This book gives children action to anticipate, funny characters to laugh with and good visuals to "explain" the concepts of wind and air movement.