This is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Stephanie Forbes. It describes the many ways wind affects the world around us, from falling leaves and swaying trees to ocean waves and floating clouds. The book includes a dedication to the author's family and a fixed text section for reading aloud.
This document is a children's picture book titled "When the Wind Dances" by Stephanie Forbes. It is intended for young readers and explores the natural phenomena caused by wind through simple, poetic descriptions.
The book opens with a title page and copyright information, including the year 2026 and the author's name. A dedication page follows, where the author thanks her children, grandchildren, and God for their support and inspiration.
The main text describes various scenes of wind in action: colorful leaves falling and crunching underfoot, hats flying off people's heads, and waves forming on oceans, rivers, and lakes. Each scene is introduced with the phrase "When the wind dances..."
Further pages depict clouds moving across the sky, tree branches swaying and rustling, and seeds twirling and whirling before falling to the ground to sprout new flowers. The text also mentions wind chimes, pinwheels, and bubbles floating in the air.
The book concludes with a personal reflection on what the author loves most about the wind: feeling it on her skin on a hot, sunny day. A fixed text version of the poem is included for reading aloud, followed by an original text section that repeats key lines for emphasis.