The Wind Blew

Hutchins, Pat

ISBN 10: 0812446151 ISBN 13: 9780812446159

Publisher: Perfection Learning, 1993

Synopsis

The wind blew, and blew and "blew" ! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White's umbrella, Priscilla's balloon, the twins' scarves, even the wig on the judge' s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind!

About this title

About the Author:

PAT HUTCHINS grew up in a small village in North Yorkshire, and spent most of her time drawing and writing stories. At sixteen she won a scholarship to study illustration at Darlington School of Art and then went on to Leeds College of Art. After graduating, she worked as a junior Art Director for an advertising agency where she met her future husband, Laurence. Together they moved to America for two years where Pat worked as an illustrator. Her first picture book, Rosie's Walk, was published in New York and received a 1968 ALA Notable Book award. Since moving back to England Pat has produced over forty books for children, and she has won many prizes including the highly prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 1974 for The Wind Blew. Pat's books have been translated into many different languages and she has visited schools and libraries all over the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Perfection Learning
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0812446151
• ISBN 13: 9780812446159
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Hutchins Pat