Flora's Very Windy Day is a children's picture book by Jeanne Birdsall.[1] It is illustrated by Matt Phelan.[2] Published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, the two main characters in the book are Flora and her little brother Crispin, both of whom are blown away by the wind.[3]
 First edition, designed by Matt Phelan | |
| Author | Jeanne Birdsall |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Matt Phelan |
| Cover artist | Phelan |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Publication date | 2010 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Picture book |
| ISBN | 0618986766 |
Reception
editA Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books review says: "The illustrations' spare palette relies mainly on the vivid contrast between autumnal rusts and pastel sky blue as the kids float along, and there's a touch of Tricia Tusa about Matt Phelan's kids, with their pale, softly round faces decked with rosy cheeks and touches of squiggle in hair and accessories. Older sibs will understand Flora's blend of impatience and attachment, and they may be tickled by the notion of a command appearance before the wind."[4]
A Kirkus Reviews review says: "Phelan’s illustrations are simply wonderful: His line floats and traces the air currents, his colors are subtle but strong and he captures Flora’s multiple emotions and Crispin's silent toddlerness in every rosy-cheeked image. Emotionally true from cover to cover. "[5]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Goodreads |   [3] |
References
edit- ^ Kristi Jemtegaard (October 6, 2010). "'Flora's Very Windy Day,' a new children's book by Jeanne Birdsall". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ "illustrator/author to speak at Neumann University Thursday". Marple Newtown County Press. December 5, 2011. Archived from the original on February 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ a b "Flora's Very Windy Day". Goodreads. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ Stevenson, Deborah (October 2010). "Flora's Very Windy Day (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 64 (2). Johns Hopkins University Press: 63. doi:10.1353/bcc.2010.0128. S2CID 143690808.
- ^ "Flora's Very Windy Day". Kirkus Reviews. 1 July 2010.
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