Book Title: The Contest Between the Sun and
the Wind
Author: Heather Forest
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Published August House, 2008
For Ages 4-8
Opening: There once was a man in a warm coat,
walking down a winding road. The sun and
the wind high in the sky watched the man as he walked by.
Brief
Synopsis: This
is an old Aesop’s fable retold through Forest’s talent with meter and rhyme and
Gaber’s unique illustrations. The story
is about a challenge between the sun and the wind to see who can take the man’s
coat off first.
Why I
Love This Book: A dear friend of mine Lindsay Clavare gave this book to my
two-year old son as a birthday present.
She also purchased two tops to go along with it, one representing the
wind, and the other represented the sun.
I love this book because, like all Aesop’s Fables it is a remarkably
clever tale, and it is told in a way that is pleasing to hear and beautiful to
see.
I have read this book a long time ago in another life. Thanks for making this your selection for Susanna's list. I will be checking it out to see if it is the same one I remember. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book came out in 2008, but it's a retelling of one of Aesop's fables which has been around for centuries. I'm sure you have heard it before. It's a very old tale.
DeleteI remember this old fable... nice that it's done up with pictures and everything.
ReplyDeleteYes, and the illustrations are gorgeous!
DeleteHeather this sounds beautiful. Were the pictures appealing to your two year-old? Love the idea of the tops.
ReplyDeleteWell...to be honest I think I enjoy the illustrations more than my two year old son. It's meant for an older age group I think. Still I read the book to him sometimes when he's too tired to resist...lol.
DeleteHeather, what a unique and beautiful story. I vaguely remember the fable. Love the cover! I didn't realize you live in Berea -- I love your views with mountains nearby. I am in Ohio. I simply love your community and hoped my daughter might choose to go to college there years ago.
ReplyDeleteWell if your from Ohio that practically makes us neighbors! I'm so glad you've had a chance to visit Berea. It's a lovely place. I hope your daughter will choose to come to Berea College as well! I graduated from there a couple years ago, and loved it! It's an excellent little college.
DeleteThe sun looks so cheery and the wind so frustrated! I'll have to go pull out my Aesop's and find out who wins this contest!
ReplyDelete- Cathy
The wind is VERY frustrated! That darn man just won't take off his coat! :)
DeleteI love Aesop's Fables. This looks like it is beautifully illustrated. What a great gift.
ReplyDeleteI love them too! They never get old.
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ReplyDeleteA Gaber fan, myself, but haven't seen this one! I like the sound of the text too. Look forward to finding this one!
ReplyDeleteShe is an incredible illustrator. I will have to find more of her work!
DeleteHeather...awesome choice for PPBF...or anytime. :) I, too, love Aesop's fables...have not seen this rendition, so thank you! And a wonderful message in the story that will help young ones see that brute force is not the answer to life's problems. :)
ReplyDeleteYes! It is an excellent example showing there is more than one way to solve a problem.
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