Contest Between Sun & Wind
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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fables
Copyright Year
2013-04-16
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9781939160669
Lexile
AD520
Themes
nature
respect
resourcefulness

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that retells one of Aesop's most famous fables. When the Sun and the Wind have a competition to see who can make a man remove his coat, they discover that gentle warmth succeeds where brute force fails. This timeless story uses simple, rhythmic language and vivid artwork to teach kids about the true power of kindness and persuasion. It is an essential addition to any classroom or home library for teaching early moral lessons and character development.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fables
Copyright Year
2013-04-16
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9781939160669
Lexile
AD520
Themes
nature
respect
resourcefulness
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