When the Wind Came

Reach for this book when the windows rattle or the trees begin to sway and your child looks toward the door with wide, uncertain eyes. It is the perfect tool for neutralizing the intimidation of a storm by shifting the focus from the noise outside to the safety of the world inside. This vintage tale captures the arrival of a great wind and how a family prepares their home and their hearts for its blustery visit. Through gentle prose and evocative imagery, the story emphasizes themes of family unity and domestic security. It is highly appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary children who are beginning to notice the power of nature. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's natural wariness of loud weather while providing a sturdy, comforting framework for resilience and warmth.