Whatever the Weather: Wind

Written and illusrated by Carol Thompson

Step outside and discover the wonderful world of wind! From swirling leaves and moving clouds to fascinating sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures, Wind invites young children to explore the natural world through their senses and enjoy everything a windy day has to offer.

Beautifully illustrated by Carol Thompson, this engaging sensory picture book celebrates children’s natural curiosity and their immediate response to the world around them. Whether they are feeling the breeze on their skin, listening to the sounds of the wind, noticing interesting smells, tasting fresh foods, or exploring different textures, children are encouraged to look closely, listen carefully, touch, smell, and experience nature in a fun and meaningful way.

With its simple, rhythmic text and richly detailed illustrations, Wind provides an interactive reading experience that encourages observation, sensory exploration, conversation, and discovery. It is an ideal book for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who are beginning to understand and engage with the world around them.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Explore the wind: Discover the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of a windy day.
• Encourages sensory development: Supports children as they explore and respond to the natural environment using their senses.
• Connects children with nature: Inspires curiosity about the outdoors, changing weather, and everyday experiences in the natural world.
• Richly illustrated: Colorful, expressive artwork brings familiar outdoor experiences to life.
• Promotes conversation: Encourages children and caregivers to talk about what they see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
• Designed for young children: An accessible introduction to nature, weather, sensory play, and outdoor discovery.

Part of the Whatever the Weather series, this delightful collection by Carol Thompson celebrates the many ways young children experience the natural world. Each book encourages little explorers to embrace the weather, engage their senses, and discover the joy in everyday outdoor adventures—whatever the weather!