Painting the Wind
2003
First Published
3.85
Average Rating
40
Number of Pages
A moving and beautifully illustrated book about summer on one special island. Bestselling author Patricia MacLachlan teams up with her daughter Emily to create this evocative story of a boy and his dog, waiting for summer, waiting to learn from the artists who come to his island. With beautiful paintings by Katy Schneider, this book captures those perfect moments that only summer in a place that you love can offer.
Avg Rating
3.85
Number of Ratings
106
5 STARS
26%
4 STARS
42%
3 STARS
22%
2 STARS
8%
1 STARS
1%
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Author
Patricia MacLachlan
Author · 65 books
Patricia MacLachlan was born on the prairie, and always carried a small bag of prairie dirt with her wherever she went to remind her of what she knew first. She was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; and Three Names, illustrated by Mike Wimmer. She lived in western Massachusetts.
