Other editions of book Gilberto and the Wind

A young boy whose playmate is the wind and finds its many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

"The story of a small Mexican boy and his discovery of the wind. The pictures are very effective and the short text is exactly perfect to underscore the action of the pictures." - Teacher

A young boy finds the wind to be a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

Gilberto can always count on his friend Wind to be there. He cannot, however always predict Wind's mood. Will his friend by playful? Fierce? Helpful? Frisky?

n this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. Other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or raking leaves. In the end, he and the wind affirm their special bond.

"The story of a small Mexican boy and his discovery of the wind. The pictures are very effective and the short text is exactly perfect to underscore the action of the pictures." - Teacher

Anansi the spider plans to trick Turtle into catching a fish for his dinner, but Turtle proves to be smarter and ends up with a free meal. Explains the origin of spider webs.

"The story of a small Mexican boy and his discovery of the wind. The pictures are very effective and the short text is exactly perfect to underscore the action of the pictures." - Teacher

A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

Ets, Marie Hall