Gilberto and the Wind

The wind blows all around Gilberto - and whispers secrets to him that many of us have grown deaf to...too old to realize that secrets told long ago tell us who we are today. Truly beautiful.......more

A fun little tale about a boy and his many encounters with the wind - some are nuisances and some delightful. Creative drawings make the wind almost characterized. Ages: 3 - 6......more

This was a beautiful book!! The illustrations were subtle and I think it goes well with the overall topic of the book. Gilberto, also makes the book enjoyable. I think children would really enjoy this book. It can also help with their imagination the same way Gilberto explores his.......more

Gilberto And The Wind is a Timeless Classic even though it did not receive any awards from what I could find. The story is about a little Mexican boy who is fascinated with the wind. One day he decides he is going to go outside and play with it. The little boy characterizes the wind as a person who......more

Marie Hall Ets has written several lovely, understated stories about small children interacting with the natural world. In this one, young Gilberto tells about his interaction with Wind, which introduces itself by whispering "You-ou-ou," then whips his balloon out of his hands and carries it into a......more