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dembury's review
5.0
A beautiful wintery tale derived from Yiddish folklore that I think makes a charming story! It feels like a story a grandparent would tell around a cozy fireplace. Also, the artwork of Maëlle Doliveux is intricately stunning - I would recommend this book on the artwork alone! If you have a moment go check out her other art projects because they're wonderful.
afro8921's review
4.0
The wind has expended all of his energy on making sure that the trees are prepared for the winter. Now he's searching for a place to rest, but no one seems to have a place for him. It will take the clever suggestions of a pair of siblings to help him find a resting place.
leslie_d's review
3.0
Now that his season is done, “an old, wandering [Winter Wind is] searching for a place to rest.” The villagers aren’t interesting in allowing him in. The old tree and the rock find his freezing presence to be threatening as well. When it seems he has no place to go to rest,
“Winter Wind blasted out across the fields, crying like a child, howling like a dog, wailing like a cat.
With sleeves rolled and feet stomping, wind whipped up a whistling, screeching blizzard.”
A big sister isn’t about to put up with Winter Wind’s tantrum—he is frightening her little brother after all.
"Wind is acting like a tired, angry baby, the girl told her brother.
"The little boy wiped his eyes and asked, “Maybe Wind needs a nap?”
The siblings are the ones to both figure out the problem and find the solution, leading the very tired Wind to place where he can rest and no one will be disturbed.
The story is relatable one of weariness and ingratitude. The children are bold and empathetic. And of course a protective older sister knows the protective places; of course, the tearful brother knows such an emotional expression has context. The story does a good job of drawing sympathy with each of the characters, inviting understanding and increasing the tension (desire) for a satisfactory solution.
Doliveux’s cut paper illustrations are utterly charming; they complement the playful tone and layered meaning of the folktale. It moves with color and texture and light, capturing the idea of wind and the way the wind is being carried along by the story. Her medium is unusual in picture books, which adds to the appeal of including this in your library. I’d also verify how many Yiddish folktales you have in your collection as well.
Good Night, Wind is a story for young and old alike. (Maybe the older can read it to the younger?).
https://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/2019/05/14/relatable/
“Winter Wind blasted out across the fields, crying like a child, howling like a dog, wailing like a cat.
With sleeves rolled and feet stomping, wind whipped up a whistling, screeching blizzard.”
A big sister isn’t about to put up with Winter Wind’s tantrum—he is frightening her little brother after all.
"Wind is acting like a tired, angry baby, the girl told her brother.
"The little boy wiped his eyes and asked, “Maybe Wind needs a nap?”
The siblings are the ones to both figure out the problem and find the solution, leading the very tired Wind to place where he can rest and no one will be disturbed.
The story is relatable one of weariness and ingratitude. The children are bold and empathetic. And of course a protective older sister knows the protective places; of course, the tearful brother knows such an emotional expression has context. The story does a good job of drawing sympathy with each of the characters, inviting understanding and increasing the tension (desire) for a satisfactory solution.
Doliveux’s cut paper illustrations are utterly charming; they complement the playful tone and layered meaning of the folktale. It moves with color and texture and light, capturing the idea of wind and the way the wind is being carried along by the story. Her medium is unusual in picture books, which adds to the appeal of including this in your library. I’d also verify how many Yiddish folktales you have in your collection as well.
Good Night, Wind is a story for young and old alike. (Maybe the older can read it to the younger?).
https://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/2019/05/14/relatable/
sunflowerjess's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Inspired by a Yiddish folktale from Lithuania, this picture book follows a Winter Wind who tries to find a place to rest in the spring. I loved the dynamic collage artwork by Maelle Doliveaux!
afro75's review
4.0
The wind has expended all of his energy on making sure that the trees are prepared for the winter. Now he's searching for a place to rest, but no one seems to have a place for him. It will take the clever suggestions of a pair of siblings to help him find a resting place.
annsantori's review
4.0
Well done, could definitely be adapted for a storytime with younger kids or read as is with slightly older (K+) groups. Great collage-style illustrations really draw the reader in.
peyton_'s review
3.0
Personally, I don't like how the wind was illustrated or the colour coordination chosen for this book. The story was alright, just felt a little bland.
jmshirtz's review
5.0
The art in this book is BREATHTAKING! Cut paper was photographed to create these illustrations and, frankly, I can't even begin to figure out how Doliveux did it. I will read absolutely anything she illustrates, though this Yiddish folktale was the perfect complement to begin with. Absolutely stunning!
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