Mirandy and Brother Wind

Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
$4.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
On sale Jun 26, 2013 | 9780307974655
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile 690L | Fountas & Pinnell R
Sales rights: World
Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.
  • WINNER | 1990
    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List
  • WINNER | 1988
    Caldecott Honor Book
  • WINNER | 1988
    Coretta Scott King Author Award

About

Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.

Awards

  • WINNER | 1990
    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List
  • WINNER | 1988
    Caldecott Honor Book
  • WINNER | 1988
    Coretta Scott King Author Award