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The Windy Day
A young girl sets out on her own to fly her kite and encounters a pirate cloud full of goblins looking to cause trouble. She is rescued by a big black wolf who scare the goblins away and stays to help her fly her kite as high as possible...
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2019
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Tony Sandoval
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March 5, 2019
An interesting story of a young girl who goes to a clearing in the woods to fly her kite on a windy day. Her active imagination makes her see shadows in the wood as monsters and clouds as a pirate ship piloted by evil goblins. Luckily, she gets an ally, half-dog, half-wolf who helps her chase away her enemies and makes her feel brave and fearless. The illustrations are whimsical and render the little girl’s flight of imagination and her fears.
There appears to be a slight mismatch between the pacing of the story and the pictures, which are truly original.
Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
There appears to be a slight mismatch between the pacing of the story and the pictures, which are truly original.
Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
May 14, 2019
What an odd little book! I actually quite enjoyed this for myself. Some of the art was strange, but I liked the quirky little story.
Would I recommend this to most kids? Uhhh, no.
This has some super-creepy images that will freak out more sensitive kids. I wouldn't want to read this to really young kids, but it doesn't have much to offer older kids. The story isn't all that advanced, so it's in a bit of weird place.
This is the kind of book I think will be enjoyed more by adults or by those few kids who like a bit of a scary thrill.
For me as an adult, I enjoyed this 4 star's worth. As a children's book, though? Somewhere between 2 and 3 stars, so I'll go with 3 as it's right in the middle.
Thanks to NetGalley and Lion Forge for providing me with a DRC of this book that will be available for purchase on May 14, 2019.
Would I recommend this to most kids? Uhhh, no.
This has some super-creepy images that will freak out more sensitive kids. I wouldn't want to read this to really young kids, but it doesn't have much to offer older kids. The story isn't all that advanced, so it's in a bit of weird place.
This is the kind of book I think will be enjoyed more by adults or by those few kids who like a bit of a scary thrill.
For me as an adult, I enjoyed this 4 star's worth. As a children's book, though? Somewhere between 2 and 3 stars, so I'll go with 3 as it's right in the middle.
Thanks to NetGalley and Lion Forge for providing me with a DRC of this book that will be available for purchase on May 14, 2019.
October 4, 2019
This was a short and fun little adventure.
I do think it was slightly scary for younger folk...especially as a bedtime book.
As an adult I thought it was funny and handled dealing with fear very well.
The varying art styles in the illustrations was a nice touch!
Thank you NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for this DRC.
I do think it was slightly scary for younger folk...especially as a bedtime book.
As an adult I thought it was funny and handled dealing with fear very well.
The varying art styles in the illustrations was a nice touch!
Thank you NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for this DRC.
April 15, 2019
This is far too scary for young children. The goblins and monsters are very unique and I love the art personally; but would not feel comfortable buying this for a small child. Even at age 5 or 6 this might be a bit much. It also relies upon the child understanding that the entire story is a metaphor. None of the goblins, monsters or big black (save the day) dog actually exist. And so the child (and adult) needs to be able to understand that the use of the name of 'courage' is the moment in which the story goes from being fantastical to being a metaphor. This feels wayyy too complex for the average child. I can't imagine any of the children in my life being able to understand that they are meant to imagine a big black dog with them as opposed to actually having that dog by their side to instill courage in them.
I also feel that the beginning diminishes the courage our lead gal has on her own when she chooses to venture into the forest to get to the kite flying open space. It's as though she does that and it means nothing. I'd have preferred for the story to be a bit more focused on what our lead gal manages to do herself. Or perhaps it just needs to be more obvious that her 'courage' comes from within and is projected as a big black dog? Either way I think The Windy Day misses the boat by being too advanced for little children; and yet too simplistic for older ones. Tony Sandoval should take his creepy (and awesome!) artwork style and create a book for the middle grade age with illustrations. That would likely fit his style better and he'd be able to make it 'scary' without causing a number of small kids to not sleep.
Overall I'd pass on this one for anyone under 5 or 6 year of age; and I don't tend to buy picture books for older kids, and so I can't find a market for The Windy Day.
To read this and more of my reviews visit my blog at Epic Reading
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
I also feel that the beginning diminishes the courage our lead gal has on her own when she chooses to venture into the forest to get to the kite flying open space. It's as though she does that and it means nothing. I'd have preferred for the story to be a bit more focused on what our lead gal manages to do herself. Or perhaps it just needs to be more obvious that her 'courage' comes from within and is projected as a big black dog? Either way I think The Windy Day misses the boat by being too advanced for little children; and yet too simplistic for older ones. Tony Sandoval should take his creepy (and awesome!) artwork style and create a book for the middle grade age with illustrations. That would likely fit his style better and he'd be able to make it 'scary' without causing a number of small kids to not sleep.
Overall I'd pass on this one for anyone under 5 or 6 year of age; and I don't tend to buy picture books for older kids, and so I can't find a market for The Windy Day.
To read this and more of my reviews visit my blog at Epic Reading
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
July 8, 2021
I love the artstyle! I wish it was longer than a storybook. I love how the story talks about courage. However, I do feel a child shouldn't be left alone in the wilderness. But then it's an imaginary world.
March 5, 2019
Great artwork! Love the style! But the story itself is a bit ordinary, without being bad, there's just not much in it in term of substance. Some illustrations also didn't always match the text, like the timing is off, the good illustration seem to appear one page too late.
March 24, 2019
The Windy Day by Tony Sandoval is a story about a girl who is afraid to fly her kite because of the monsters in the forest that might come to get her. When a pirate ship (?) comes through the clouds full of goblins who want to take her kite (and then her) a great big wolf comes out of the forest and rescues her. Once she becomes friends with the wolf, she is no longer scared and has the "courage" to attempt the things she once was afraid of.
Oh boy...where to start. So, like other reviewers, I struggle on how to rate this as children's fiction because while the story is supposed to teach a message about finding the strength or courage within yourself to face your fears, the book is full of wonderful artwork that is way too scary for a young child. The goblins and monsters even look creepy to me! I think this would have been more well suited to older children, but then story would need more complexity to it.
I hope the author continues as his talent is quite clear, but I don't think this is the right fit for the intended audience.
I received a electronic copy of this book through Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors. I appreciate the opporutity to read and provide honest feedback.
Oh boy...where to start. So, like other reviewers, I struggle on how to rate this as children's fiction because while the story is supposed to teach a message about finding the strength or courage within yourself to face your fears, the book is full of wonderful artwork that is way too scary for a young child. The goblins and monsters even look creepy to me! I think this would have been more well suited to older children, but then story would need more complexity to it.
I hope the author continues as his talent is quite clear, but I don't think this is the right fit for the intended audience.
I received a electronic copy of this book through Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors. I appreciate the opporutity to read and provide honest feedback.
March 26, 2019
I think something got lost in translation...
This is a very uneven sort of book. The pacing seems off, with some of the text not quite seeming to match some of the pictures. And there are two types of pictures: rough, sketchy ones that accompany the pages with text; and whimsical, detailed ones that are interspersed between the text pages. I much prefer the latter, even though I'm not sold on the illustrations overall. Half the time, the wolf looks more like a horse, the girl's kite just looks like a flying Band-Aid, and some of the pictures are downright terrifying. I'd think twice about reading this one to really young children.
The story is kind of weak, too. Where are these kids' parents? Why is the girl allowed to walk through the woods all by herself to go fly a kite in an empty field? She's drawn as quite young, so this just seems worrisome.
I like a few of the illustrations, but that's about it. The concept of the goblins in their pirate cloud is underused to the point where it's more annoying than intriguing. Goblins piloting a pirate cloud! How can you make that boring? Well, this book manages to do so.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lion Forge for providing a digital ARC.
This is a very uneven sort of book. The pacing seems off, with some of the text not quite seeming to match some of the pictures. And there are two types of pictures: rough, sketchy ones that accompany the pages with text; and whimsical, detailed ones that are interspersed between the text pages. I much prefer the latter, even though I'm not sold on the illustrations overall. Half the time, the wolf looks more like a horse, the girl's kite just looks like a flying Band-Aid, and some of the pictures are downright terrifying. I'd think twice about reading this one to really young children.
The story is kind of weak, too. Where are these kids' parents? Why is the girl allowed to walk through the woods all by herself to go fly a kite in an empty field? She's drawn as quite young, so this just seems worrisome.
I like a few of the illustrations, but that's about it. The concept of the goblins in their pirate cloud is underused to the point where it's more annoying than intriguing. Goblins piloting a pirate cloud! How can you make that boring? Well, this book manages to do so.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lion Forge for providing a digital ARC.
March 10, 2019
Thank you net galley for this book to review.
A girl want to go fly her kite but her imagination gets the better of her walking through the woods. She’s scared to go by herself because she feels like eyes are always watching her. She figures out there is nothing out there that will hurt her and she devolops courage and bravery from a half wolf dog. I liked the water color illustration. I would say this book is for older children.
A girl want to go fly her kite but her imagination gets the better of her walking through the woods. She’s scared to go by herself because she feels like eyes are always watching her. She figures out there is nothing out there that will hurt her and she devolops courage and bravery from a half wolf dog. I liked the water color illustration. I would say this book is for older children.
March 9, 2019
My nephew loved it and made me read it to him (translated) again and again....
Il mio nipotino l'adora e se l'è fatta leggere ripetutamente (tradotta).
Il mio nipotino l'adora e se l'è fatta leggere ripetutamente (tradotta).
March 5, 2019
I think this children's picture book would be great to develop into an older children's book. It seems to be very dark and scary for a young child's tender development. Courage, I think, is more understood a little later by a more mature child. This book wasn't for me, I'm sorry to say, but that's just my opinion.
March 8, 2019
Forget About Happy Bunnies
Sandoval writes and illustrates dark, unnerving, and often surreal stories. If you put a button nose on a demon and give it a pastel watercolor wash it's still a demon. That's why I admire a book like his "Watersnakes", which is along the lines of what you'd get if you gave the Grimm Boys some colored pencils and a coloring book on one of their especially grim days. The same is true for "Doomboy" and "A Glance Backward", although they are more melancholy than unnerving.
So, I was curious to see what Sandoval would do with a windy day, a kite, and a little girl. What he did doesn't qualify as a snuggly bed time story. When your kite-flying little girl is attacked by spear carrying cloud-born goblins and then saved by a monstrous forest dwelling wolf, well, happy ending or not that seems a bit stiff for the small crowd.
But you know, the little girl survives, and finds a new friend she calls "Courage". She overcomes her fear of the woods, (although not of chickens), and she gets to fly her kite. She faces danger, has an unsettling adventure, and comes out ahead and on top. That should count for something. It's probably old-fashioned to say that Sandoval has a "Gallic" sense of humor, but it seems to me that that's what's at play here. There is a touch of irony, some humor, a good-hearted undercurrent, and a bit of a c'est la vie shrug.
Interestingly, the art is the visual equivalent of what I just described. The juxtaposition of creepy images with pretty watercolors, and the exaggeration of the figures - with their jagged angles and edges - all join to create images that are terrible and amusing. Again, c'est la vie.
So, as a work - a story and a piece of art - I thought this was terrific. Who would you show this to or read it to? No earthly idea. But if your kid is afraid of the flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz", (like I was), I'd probably wait a while longer.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
Sandoval writes and illustrates dark, unnerving, and often surreal stories. If you put a button nose on a demon and give it a pastel watercolor wash it's still a demon. That's why I admire a book like his "Watersnakes", which is along the lines of what you'd get if you gave the Grimm Boys some colored pencils and a coloring book on one of their especially grim days. The same is true for "Doomboy" and "A Glance Backward", although they are more melancholy than unnerving.
So, I was curious to see what Sandoval would do with a windy day, a kite, and a little girl. What he did doesn't qualify as a snuggly bed time story. When your kite-flying little girl is attacked by spear carrying cloud-born goblins and then saved by a monstrous forest dwelling wolf, well, happy ending or not that seems a bit stiff for the small crowd.
But you know, the little girl survives, and finds a new friend she calls "Courage". She overcomes her fear of the woods, (although not of chickens), and she gets to fly her kite. She faces danger, has an unsettling adventure, and comes out ahead and on top. That should count for something. It's probably old-fashioned to say that Sandoval has a "Gallic" sense of humor, but it seems to me that that's what's at play here. There is a touch of irony, some humor, a good-hearted undercurrent, and a bit of a c'est la vie shrug.
Interestingly, the art is the visual equivalent of what I just described. The juxtaposition of creepy images with pretty watercolors, and the exaggeration of the figures - with their jagged angles and edges - all join to create images that are terrible and amusing. Again, c'est la vie.
So, as a work - a story and a piece of art - I thought this was terrific. Who would you show this to or read it to? No earthly idea. But if your kid is afraid of the flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz", (like I was), I'd probably wait a while longer.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
March 7, 2019
*I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
“The Windy Day”, by Tony Sandoval, was a sweet, whimsical read, perfect for curious children on a lazy, windy afternoon. In the book, a young girl adventures into-and-past the woods to fly her kite on the windswept plains. During her little exploration, she stumbles upon an array of curious “monsters” and creatures and learns that not every ugly-looking thing is in fact a menace.
The story is quite short, and there’s nothing exactly new in it; the goblin pirates, commandeering a cloud for their ship, were a nice touch of charming originality in an otherwise ordinary story —but they come and go too quickly, barely there before they vanish. This simplicity, however, isn’t a flaw if you’re looking for a simple story.
There are two types of illustrations: small, doodle-ish ones that accompany the text, and detailed, page-sized drawings that are placed between each page of text. Both are gorgeous and dream-like, far more original than the story they present. Even on digital, I was sure I could touch them and sense the brush, the paper, the paint. I wanted to see more; I still do.
Every few pages, however, there seemed to be a disconnection between the text and the images. Like the illustrations appeared a page too late. This doesn’t take from the overall experience, but it was a tad off-putting, like a nagging itch somewhere in the back of your head. Despite this, I truly enjoyed the brief experience and its lovely illustrations.
“The Windy Day”, by Tony Sandoval, was a sweet, whimsical read, perfect for curious children on a lazy, windy afternoon. In the book, a young girl adventures into-and-past the woods to fly her kite on the windswept plains. During her little exploration, she stumbles upon an array of curious “monsters” and creatures and learns that not every ugly-looking thing is in fact a menace.
The story is quite short, and there’s nothing exactly new in it; the goblin pirates, commandeering a cloud for their ship, were a nice touch of charming originality in an otherwise ordinary story —but they come and go too quickly, barely there before they vanish. This simplicity, however, isn’t a flaw if you’re looking for a simple story.
There are two types of illustrations: small, doodle-ish ones that accompany the text, and detailed, page-sized drawings that are placed between each page of text. Both are gorgeous and dream-like, far more original than the story they present. Even on digital, I was sure I could touch them and sense the brush, the paper, the paint. I wanted to see more; I still do.
Every few pages, however, there seemed to be a disconnection between the text and the images. Like the illustrations appeared a page too late. This doesn’t take from the overall experience, but it was a tad off-putting, like a nagging itch somewhere in the back of your head. Despite this, I truly enjoyed the brief experience and its lovely illustrations.
March 12, 2019
Looking back I find this is the fourth book I've seen from the craft of Tony Sandoval, one of Mexico's prime comic creators. And it's the best – I've found reason to discredit him in the past for characters all looking the same, and for naively done voice-overs. But here, in the simple picture book format for the young with only one paragraph and a cameo picture opposite the relevant full-page image, none of those flaws apply. It's a gentle tale instead of a girl who only wants to fly a kite, but she first has to avoid the chickens running free in the yard, then whatever it is that is watching her from the darkness of the forest. But is that the end of the threat she faces in trying out her innocent hobby on this blustery trip away from home? It doesn't hammer home the message of finding bravery as heavily as more Western-minded books for the young, the watercolour art is really rather wonderful, and on the whole this is well worth considering.
April 26, 2019
This title misses something for me. I'm obsessed with picture books and read/review around a dozen a week. This one, this one just didn't check the right boxes for me. But, it does depend on what age group I would say the book is for.
When I'm reading a picture children's book with preschoolers (3-5 year olds) in mind I like to have a story with concrete ideas that are easy for preschoolers to understand. There is also something to be said about an easy to read font, a concise story, and beautiful but easy to understand illustrations.
However, if the story is for early elementary ages (6-9 year olds) you can have more abstract ideas and illustrations, along with more complex fonts and plot points.
If I read this thinking it is for a preschool audience the story is too abstract and wordy, the illustrations are too vague and scary, and from a literacy stand point, this font is a poor choice for kids who are learning their alphabet and to read.
However, if I was using this story for an older audience and we were learning to write about emotions like fear, this would be a great example. Only, there are a lot of other better examples out there (like Black Dog by Levi Pinfold or The Dark by Lemony Snicket). If it is supposed to be a folk tale it could fulfill that role as well, except, again, I feel like there are better examples to use in a classroom (like Little Red Riding Hood, which this feels very similar to).
Overall the book is very sweet, the illustrations are beautiful watercolors and I love folk tales and this felt like one. But that is my adult opinion, as a literacy specialist I wouldn't choose to use this book with kids.
When I'm reading a picture children's book with preschoolers (3-5 year olds) in mind I like to have a story with concrete ideas that are easy for preschoolers to understand. There is also something to be said about an easy to read font, a concise story, and beautiful but easy to understand illustrations.
However, if the story is for early elementary ages (6-9 year olds) you can have more abstract ideas and illustrations, along with more complex fonts and plot points.
If I read this thinking it is for a preschool audience the story is too abstract and wordy, the illustrations are too vague and scary, and from a literacy stand point, this font is a poor choice for kids who are learning their alphabet and to read.
However, if I was using this story for an older audience and we were learning to write about emotions like fear, this would be a great example. Only, there are a lot of other better examples out there (like Black Dog by Levi Pinfold or The Dark by Lemony Snicket). If it is supposed to be a folk tale it could fulfill that role as well, except, again, I feel like there are better examples to use in a classroom (like Little Red Riding Hood, which this feels very similar to).
Overall the book is very sweet, the illustrations are beautiful watercolors and I love folk tales and this felt like one. But that is my adult opinion, as a literacy specialist I wouldn't choose to use this book with kids.
March 6, 2019
I liked the general storyline but it is so not appropriate for children. Adults will enjoy this book more. I think it is mislisted and the author should re-think this book's market reach. Some of the illustrations are wonderful whereas others appear off somehow. The images don't always match the storyline text which is a little off-putting.
March 26, 2019
A young girl asks her brother to come fly a kite with her on a lovely windy day. The brother declines and she sets off by herself. She is heading for a clearing in the woods and her fears mount as her imagination takes over and she envisions monstrous eyes peering out at her through the trees. A group of evil goblins descend upon her from their pirate cloud armed with hooks and harpoons and try to grab her kite by the wing and capture it. She becomes truly frightened as they surround her and close in. Oh my!
A huge black wolf-dog has been watching all this transpire and slowly emerges from the undergrowth.
"It was a big animal, half-dog and half-wolf. It was so big that I felt like I was standing under a black, hairy tree. The wicked goblins were terrified and ran away as fast as they could! "
The wolf-dog calls to the little girl and asks her if she would like to play with him. She is very relieved to be rescued and safe and quickly agrees. She climbs up on his back and they run like the wind making her kite soar very very high and very very far!
He safely deposits her at her home and they become fast friends. He makes her fears disappear with his powerful presence and steadfast friendship. She nicknames him " Courage" a fitting name for her protector and bestie.
This adventure story is a bit disjointed as the pacing is off with some of the text and the illustrations not in sync. I felt that some of the pictures are too dark and scary for that age group and if the book is read, not to be read as a bedtime story. Although, I must say, as an adult, I like them a lot. They are similar toTim Burton's creations which I love. All-in-all the message is positive as it's always a great thing to overcome fears and face the world head-on with bravery and courage. I like the story but question the age group that it targets.... perhaps it will be more fitting for an older age group. ( say 8-10 ? )
A huge black wolf-dog has been watching all this transpire and slowly emerges from the undergrowth.
"It was a big animal, half-dog and half-wolf. It was so big that I felt like I was standing under a black, hairy tree. The wicked goblins were terrified and ran away as fast as they could! "
The wolf-dog calls to the little girl and asks her if she would like to play with him. She is very relieved to be rescued and safe and quickly agrees. She climbs up on his back and they run like the wind making her kite soar very very high and very very far!
He safely deposits her at her home and they become fast friends. He makes her fears disappear with his powerful presence and steadfast friendship. She nicknames him " Courage" a fitting name for her protector and bestie.
This adventure story is a bit disjointed as the pacing is off with some of the text and the illustrations not in sync. I felt that some of the pictures are too dark and scary for that age group and if the book is read, not to be read as a bedtime story. Although, I must say, as an adult, I like them a lot. They are similar toTim Burton's creations which I love. All-in-all the message is positive as it's always a great thing to overcome fears and face the world head-on with bravery and courage. I like the story but question the age group that it targets.... perhaps it will be more fitting for an older age group. ( say 8-10 ? )
June 2, 2019
A little girl wants to fly her kite on a windy day, but she has to be brave enough to make it through the woods which she just knows are crawling with all sorts of nasty creatures. And then her kite flying adventure gets taken over by goblins from a pirate cloud. Will this day end in disaster?
This feels like something Maurice Sendak would have written. It is creepy enough that kids with overactive imaginations might genuinely be freaked out by it, but it might also be the kind of thing that slightly daring little kids who want a little shiver-filled thrill while reading would delight to find. But when you step back, there’s also a message in there for the kid with overactive imagination who sees monsters in every dark shadow (which was very much me at a young age). The girl sees all these monsters chasing her, but then she finds a big wolf-dog who helps scare them off and she dubs the wolf-dog courage. He helps her have fun with kite flying and no longer fear the path through the woods. Can you catch on to the imagery? Will that little one with an overactive imagination catch on and be able to find their own wolf-dog of courage? I’m not sure if this book would have helped me or not as a child, but I am sure there are kids out there who could find it helpful. Still, it would be good to know the kid you hand this to well in order to have a good guess as to whether this would just make them more scared or help them chase away the monsters in their mind. (And I definitely recommend it for older grades practicing their literary analysis skills.)
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This feels like something Maurice Sendak would have written. It is creepy enough that kids with overactive imaginations might genuinely be freaked out by it, but it might also be the kind of thing that slightly daring little kids who want a little shiver-filled thrill while reading would delight to find. But when you step back, there’s also a message in there for the kid with overactive imagination who sees monsters in every dark shadow (which was very much me at a young age). The girl sees all these monsters chasing her, but then she finds a big wolf-dog who helps scare them off and she dubs the wolf-dog courage. He helps her have fun with kite flying and no longer fear the path through the woods. Can you catch on to the imagery? Will that little one with an overactive imagination catch on and be able to find their own wolf-dog of courage? I’m not sure if this book would have helped me or not as a child, but I am sure there are kids out there who could find it helpful. Still, it would be good to know the kid you hand this to well in order to have a good guess as to whether this would just make them more scared or help them chase away the monsters in their mind. (And I definitely recommend it for older grades practicing their literary analysis skills.)
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 19, 2019
3.5
My review was first posted on Northern Plunder, you can read more of my reviews there too.
I picked The Windy Day up from NetGalley simply because I loved the last book I read by Tony Sandoval – Watersnakes.
The art is the same style and it has similar horror undertone themes but I guess for TWD its more creepy than actual horror as this has a younger target audience.
TWD follows a girl who wants to fly her kite but is scared of the forest and what lies within, but it turns out she has bigger things to worry about when a pirate cloud full of goblins attack in hopes to steal her away for a feast.
Luckily, for younger readers, this story doesn’t remain scary for very long as she finds a protector who saves the day and makes her days full of joy. She’s braver with her new ally.
Overall the story is fine, the length is smol, and I’m not sure I could recommend it to every child given how scary some of it is? I’m a lil confused I guess by its actual target audience.
I liked it though, it just didn’t live up to what I expected after loving Watersnakes.
I guess mostly I loved his art work, the use of watercolours works wonderfully with his line work and I’m just a big fan of his aesthetic. I’d pin up this work rather than re-read it.
My review was first posted on Northern Plunder, you can read more of my reviews there too.
I picked The Windy Day up from NetGalley simply because I loved the last book I read by Tony Sandoval – Watersnakes.
The art is the same style and it has similar horror undertone themes but I guess for TWD its more creepy than actual horror as this has a younger target audience.
TWD follows a girl who wants to fly her kite but is scared of the forest and what lies within, but it turns out she has bigger things to worry about when a pirate cloud full of goblins attack in hopes to steal her away for a feast.
Luckily, for younger readers, this story doesn’t remain scary for very long as she finds a protector who saves the day and makes her days full of joy. She’s braver with her new ally.
Overall the story is fine, the length is smol, and I’m not sure I could recommend it to every child given how scary some of it is? I’m a lil confused I guess by its actual target audience.
I liked it though, it just didn’t live up to what I expected after loving Watersnakes.
I guess mostly I loved his art work, the use of watercolours works wonderfully with his line work and I’m just a big fan of his aesthetic. I’d pin up this work rather than re-read it.
May 1, 2019
The Windy Day by Tony Sandoval is a picturebook currently scheduled for release on May 14 2019. A young girl sets out on her own to fly her kite and encounters a pirate cloud full of goblins looking to cause trouble. She is rescued by a big black wolf who scare the goblins away and stays to help her fly her kite as high as possible. Their friendship teaches her courage (which is what she names the wolf).
The Windy Day has lovely artwork, which was what originally caught my eye with this book. It has a sweet watercolor feel, while showing the things the young girl sees and fears in equal importance. I love the story of a girl with a big imagination finding a way to entertain herself when her brother will not play with her.That she built her own kite, faces her fears enough to brave chickens and the woods to go fly the kite alone shows that she already has courage and intelligence, she just needs a little support. I love that she uses the same imagination that scares her to save herself and bolster her courage.
The Windy Day is a book that is fun to read text wise- but also lovely to look at. I think there are some imaginative and creative souls that will greatly enjoy this read.
The Windy Day has lovely artwork, which was what originally caught my eye with this book. It has a sweet watercolor feel, while showing the things the young girl sees and fears in equal importance. I love the story of a girl with a big imagination finding a way to entertain herself when her brother will not play with her.That she built her own kite, faces her fears enough to brave chickens and the woods to go fly the kite alone shows that she already has courage and intelligence, she just needs a little support. I love that she uses the same imagination that scares her to save herself and bolster her courage.
The Windy Day is a book that is fun to read text wise- but also lovely to look at. I think there are some imaginative and creative souls that will greatly enjoy this read.
October 10, 2019
I quite enjoyed this book! The illustrations are sweetly weird, and delightfully creepy at times, though some younger kids might find them scary (I was not that child- I loved creepy stuff). To me, the illustrations convey the monsters of the girl's imagination without being truly scary- there's just enough menace to give the idea. In the story, a little girl wants to fly her kite, but she must go through the shadowy woods to get to the clearing where she can fly it. On the way, her imagination kicks in- when she reaches the clearing, a dark "pirate" cloud appears, filled with goblins that want to steal her kite. They surround her, and she is frightened, but then a big animal, half wolf and half dog, emerges from the shadows and chases the goblins away. He asks if she'd like to play with him, and off they go; suddenly, the woods aren't so scary anymore- there aren't any monsters after all! The half dog, half wolf stays with her after that, making her fearless, and we find out his name- Courage. I really liked the girl's vivid imagination, and how it changed her perspective, conjuring up courage as a strong beast to chase her fears away.
May 21, 2019
'The Windy Day' with story and art by Tony Sandoval is about a girl who just wants to fly her kite and the fears she has to overcome to do that.
A young girl sets out to fly her new kite, but a ship full of goblins is out to stop her. She finds a friend in something bigger and kind of scarier. She learns to be more fearless going forward.
I like Tony Sandoval's work. His illustration style is interesting and work well for a story like this, but some of the illustrations are a bit scary looking, so I'm not sure who the market is for this book. Some little kids aren't prone to nightmares, but I can see some kids being afraid. Which is interesting because the books message would seem to be about just such a thing.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
A young girl sets out to fly her new kite, but a ship full of goblins is out to stop her. She finds a friend in something bigger and kind of scarier. She learns to be more fearless going forward.
I like Tony Sandoval's work. His illustration style is interesting and work well for a story like this, but some of the illustrations are a bit scary looking, so I'm not sure who the market is for this book. Some little kids aren't prone to nightmares, but I can see some kids being afraid. Which is interesting because the books message would seem to be about just such a thing.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
March 21, 2019
This is a unique little book closer to the fairy tales of Hansel and Gretel than most children's stories today. The art is unique, gothic and eerie. The tale is one of a little girl with an overwhelming imagination who braves the monsters of the forest and the goblin pirates of the sky in order to fly her kite. I was impressed by the darker tone, both in text and illustration, as well as the attempt to relay fear, anxiety, strength and courage: courage that remains coiled within us to seek out and find in these circumstances. I have yet to pinpoint the best demographic for the story, but am certain it is too creepy for young children and pushes closer to Mid-Elementary readers. Interesting and unique.
March 21, 2019
Enjoyable, quirky little book. Strong and interesting illustrations that I felt supported the theme of the story really well, the goblins are a little spooky, but I think it really works in giving a genuine reflection of the little girl's fear. Liked the idea of where she finds her courage, and how she begins to overcome her fears.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this, it will definitely be a title I will look out for.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this, it will definitely be a title I will look out for.
March 27, 2019
*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free little book.*
I quite enjoyed reading this book although I am 20+ years too old to be the target group. However, it was quite fun and in parts a bit like a Tim Burton movie. I'd read it to my kids if I had any but not before bedtime.
Four stars!
I quite enjoyed reading this book although I am 20+ years too old to be the target group. However, it was quite fun and in parts a bit like a Tim Burton movie. I'd read it to my kids if I had any but not before bedtime.
Four stars!
March 13, 2019
A little girl is scared to fly her kite by herself because the way is through woods. And she thinks there are creatures or monsters, waiting for her. She fears just like every kid does until she finds a friend 'Courage'. Some illustrations are really great but some are bit difficult to understand.
March 26, 2019
Oh, what a beautiful day it is when a child's imagination began to soar above with the clouds, it is truly a magical thing. The windy day with is quirky illustrations helps drive your child’s imagination in a fun and exciting way, letting them soar to their delight no boundaries no rules just fun.
June 10, 2019
The illustrations were awesome to look at, if rather creepy for the intended age group (think "Coraline.") However, the story was rather a mishmash and seemed to fly off in multiple directions at once...I agree with the reviewer this would make a better outline for a novel for older kids.
June 11, 2019
I received this arc from NetGalley for an honest review. I loved the illustrations for this book, it's what originally attracted me to the book. I liked this story but I feel that some kids might find it a little scary.
March 16, 2019
High fantasy and lovely images combined for a wonderful read. This is one text I would gladly share with a wide range of readers.
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