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Description
In this picture book retelling of the classic Aesop fable, the sun and the wind compete to prove which one is stronger. The two weather characters challenge each other to see who can make a man remove his coat. The story takes place outdoors in various settings as the sun and wind take turns demonstrating their powers.
Quick Summary
In this super short read, the sun and the wind get into a silly argument about who is the strongest, and they decide to settle it with a funny competition against a traveler. Kids will giggle at how the wind tries to blow the coat off the traveler while the sun gently warms him up, leading to a surprise ending that proves being kind beats being bossy. If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Petsr kid likes "Frog and Toad" or other easy read-aloud fables, they'll love this weather showdown. Perfect for kindergarten through first grade readers who are just starting to read on their own.