Read, Read, Read, said the Baby: Windy Days by Deborah Kerbel and Miki Sato

This book looked somewhat familiar and I realized that it's a set of four titles, one for each season, with Sunny Days being a popular title in my library. The books are available in a padded picture book or sturdy board book format. This title is in the board book format.

Rhyming couplets describe the many different ways we hear, feel, and use the wind from a stormy wind to turbines to twirling the falling leaves. Charming collage illustrations show children playing, watching, and experiencing the wind and the joys of the fall season. This is set in an area with four seasons, showing colored leaves falling, the beginning of snow flakes, and colder temperatures. There is also a spread showing kids in costumes going trick or treating. An interesting variety of textures and colors are shown in the collage illustrations, including a variety of skin tones. Simple back matter describes some science experiments and explains different types of clouds, all of which can be found in the book. On the back cover is a guide to parents describing the elements included in the book.

Verdict: This series is perfect for storytime, especially since it's available in a picture book as well as a board book edition. Use this in storytime, STEM programs for little ones, or add to your board book collection for a popular seasonal touch.

ISBN: 9781772782707; Published September 2022 by Pajama Press; Review copy provided by publisher; Donated to the library. Reinforced edition, 9781772782172, published 2021, added to the library order list.