Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope
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Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One. In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms anew. Inspired by Itaru Sasaki's Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the people of Japan in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami this story explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful ways to connect with the family and friends we've lost, as well as those who are still with us. "Truly beautiful and poignant. This book is for anyone who's ever experienced loss or grief, which is to say: all of us." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0593426401
ISBN13:9780593426401
Release Date:October 2022
Publisher:Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Length:48 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 11.3" x 8.1"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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