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Jan 13, 1997 | ISBN 9780679883333 | 3-7 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Sep 12, 1988 | ISBN 9780394887654 | 3-7 years Buy
Jun 26, 2013 | ISBN 9780307974655 | 3-7 years Buy
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Jan 13, 1997 | ISBN 9780679883333 | 3-7 years
Sep 12, 1988 | ISBN 9780394887654 | 3-7 years
Jun 26, 2013 | ISBN 9780307974655 | 3-7 years
“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.
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.
“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
Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List WINNER 1990
Caldecott Honor Book WINNER 1988
Coretta Scott King Author Award WINNER 1988
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