This is a lovely telling of a sweet story. When I taught science, my middle school kids were awed to learn that that wind doesn't "look like" anything. Every example they named of what wind looks like was an effect of the wind, not the wind. I'd have them memorize, "Who Has Seen the Wind?" and illustrate the poem as well. This book would be an excellent companion to a science lesson, a place where literature and storytelling is often neglected. The illustrations are charming as well.
When I was a young girl, my Mommy read the Old Mother West Wind books to me. Your dear story took me back in time, to the simpler days of my childhood, and I thank you for this, Diane. As I am a deep student of metaphysics, I always appreciate metaphors and allegories (are these the same?), so your story made it even clearer to me that one needs to be calm to see one's reflection! I believe that our thoughts and ideas are reflected in the ponds of our lives. I'll remember the Little Wind when I need to see my Calm more clearly! It's my Better me!! :<))
This is quite a little treasure Diane! Thank you so much for sharing it here at Substack. I would love to have a printed copy or two to give as presents. Love the drawings, too!
That was wonderful. Much obliged.
And I just ordered three! For the grandchildren and not sure who else yet. Me?
This is a lovely telling of a sweet story. When I taught science, my middle school kids were awed to learn that that wind doesn't "look like" anything. Every example they named of what wind looks like was an effect of the wind, not the wind. I'd have them memorize, "Who Has Seen the Wind?" and illustrate the poem as well. This book would be an excellent companion to a science lesson, a place where literature and storytelling is often neglected. The illustrations are charming as well.
A remarkable telling. Thank you Diane.
Utterly enchanting story telling, words and images both!
What a lovely story! Perfectly sweet. I ordered 2
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing it.
This is delightful! My mind is settled and my heart is happy.
Awwwwww. Sweetness in ... ink!
When I was a young girl, my Mommy read the Old Mother West Wind books to me. Your dear story took me back in time, to the simpler days of my childhood, and I thank you for this, Diane. As I am a deep student of metaphysics, I always appreciate metaphors and allegories (are these the same?), so your story made it even clearer to me that one needs to be calm to see one's reflection! I believe that our thoughts and ideas are reflected in the ponds of our lives. I'll remember the Little Wind when I need to see my Calm more clearly! It's my Better me!! :<))
What a sweet story!
This is so beautiful, Diane, thank you for sharing!
Love this - thank you!
What a delightful fable! Diane, you do have a gift with words. What a blessing that is and that you share it with others. Thank you!
I remember your delightful tale, The Little Wind. Thank you for sharing, friend. It was so much fun to read it again.
I can’t wait to read this to my granddaughter! Well done.
This is quite a little treasure Diane! Thank you so much for sharing it here at Substack. I would love to have a printed copy or two to give as presents. Love the drawings, too!