“Sometimes we call out to Wind, ‘How will you blow today?’ In spring, Wind answers with a puff at the petals, making them flutter and fall, or by nudging rain clouds to send us showers.” Simple, descriptive text describes the changing nature of the wind throughout the four seasons as seen through the eyes of a trio of brown-skinned siblings. Gorgeous, layered illustrations made from acrylic ink and patterned paper collage bring vitality and dimension to the children’s escapades with the wind on the beach, during a rainstorm, and while the autumn leaves fall. Wind Watchers offers young readers a way to appreciate the invisibility of the wind through the vibrant and visible ways it engages the senses and interacts with the environment.

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.