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Mirandy and Brother Wind

By Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

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Paperback $8.99

Jan 13, 1997 | ISBN 9780679883333 | 3-7 years

Hardcover $17.99

Sep 12, 1988 | ISBN 9780394887654 | 3-7 years

Ebook $6.99

Jun 26, 2013 | ISBN 9780307974655 | 3-7 years

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    About Mirandy and Brother Wind

    “Each page sparkles with life.”—The New York Times Book Review
     
    In this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning tale, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the junior cakewalk jubilee. And who is the best partner? The wind, of course!
     
    Grandmama Beasley says, “Can’t nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile. He be special. He be free.” With neighbors up and down Ridgetop suggesting all manner of strategies, and friend Ezel laughing at each foiled one, Mirandy grows ever more determined: she’ll get hold of that Brother Wind yet!
                Patricia C. McKissack’s thoroughly engaging tale dances with spirit and rollicking good humor. Complemented by Jerry Pinkney’s rich, eye-catching watercolors of the rural South, here’s one of those rare, rewarding picture books that is sure to be read and enjoyed again and again.

    About Mirandy and Brother Wind

    Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she’ll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."–(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.

    About Mirandy and Brother Wind

    Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she’ll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."–(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.

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    Also by Patricia McKissack

    The Dark-Thirty
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    See all books by Patricia McKissack

    Also by Patricia McKissack

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    See all books by Patricia McKissack

    About Patricia McKissack

    “To me, reading is like breathing; both are essential to life.”—Patricia C. McKissackAward-winning author Patricia McKissack wishes she could have talked to her hero, Frederick Douglass, about his rise from slavery, his daring escape, and freedom—at last! She is the… More about Patricia McKissack

    About Jerry Pinkney

    Jerry Pinkney is one of America’s most admired children’s book illustrators. He has won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award… More about Jerry Pinkney

    About Patricia McKissack

    “To me, reading is like breathing; both are essential to life.”—Patricia C. McKissackAward-winning author Patricia McKissack wishes she could have talked to her hero, Frederick Douglass, about his rise from slavery, his daring escape, and freedom—at last! She is the… More about Patricia McKissack

    About Jerry Pinkney

    Jerry Pinkney is one of America’s most admired children’s book illustrators. He has won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award… More about Jerry Pinkney

    About Patricia McKissack

    “To me, reading is like breathing; both are essential to life.”—Patricia C. McKissackAward-winning author Patricia McKissack wishes she could have talked to her hero, Frederick Douglass, about his rise from slavery, his daring escape, and freedom—at last! She is the… More about Patricia McKissack

    About Jerry Pinkney

    Jerry Pinkney is one of America’s most admired children’s book illustrators. He has won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award… More about Jerry Pinkney

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jan 13, 1997 | 32 Pages | 9 x 11 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780679883333

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 12, 1988 | 32 Pages | 9 x 11 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780394887654

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jun 26, 2013 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780307974655
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    Awards

    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List WINNER 1990

    Caldecott Honor Book WINNER 1988

    Coretta Scott King Author Award WINNER 1988

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