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Noah Chases the Wind

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Noah knew he was different. He could see things that others couldn't, like the patterns in the dust that floated down on sunbeams.

Noah is different. He sees, hears, feels, and thinks in ways that other people don't always understand, and he asks a lot of questions along the way. Noah loves science, especially the weather. His books usually provide him with the answers he needs, until one day, there's one question they don't answer—and that is where Noah's windy adventure begins.

Filled with rich, sweeping illustrations, this picture book celebrates the inquisitive nature of all children, including those on the autism spectrum, who cannot stop asking a question until an answer has been unearthed.

The book contains a page of information for parents, caregivers, and educators about the importance of helping children feel good about their differences and know that being different is okay.

Michelle Worthington was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and has lived there all her life. She is much-published author in Australia.

Joseph Cowman lives and paints in the hills and valleys of suburban Idaho. He is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. He is the illustrator of six other Redleaf Lane books, including most recently, The Amazing Erik and Rita and the Firefighters.

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    • Kirkus

      February 15, 2015
      A young boy sees things a little differently than others.Noah can see patterns in the dust when it sparkles in the sunlight. And if he puts his nose to the ground, he can smell the "green tang of the ants in the grass." His most favorite thing of all, however, is to read. Noah has endless curiosity about how and why things work. Books open the door to those answers. But there is one question the books do not explain. When the wind comes whistling by, where does it go? Noah decides to find out. In a chase that has a slight element of danger-wind, after all, is unpredictable-Noah runs down streets, across bridges, near a highway, until the wind lifts him off his feet. Cowman's gusty wisps show each stream of air turning a different jewel tone, swirling all around. The ribbons gently bring Noah home, setting him down under the same thinking tree where he began. Did it really happen? Worthington's sensitive exploration leaves readers with their own set of questions and perhaps gratitude for all types of perspective. An author's note mentions children on the autism spectrum but widens to include all who feel a little different. An invitation to wonder, imagine and look at everything (humans included) in a new way. (Picture book. 4-8)

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:840
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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