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The Wind Child: A Friendship Fable by Lizzy Rizzi and Rogerio Coelho is a picture book allegory exploring the importance of putting down roots and allowing our children to experience both the wonders and risks of life.
The Wind Child: A Friendship Fable
“Come with me, my Wind Child;
follow where I blow.
Every day, adventure
waits for you below.”
A gorgeous, moving allegory about a girl forever on the move at her mother’s whim, spontaneous and free. Yet when Wind Child makes her first real friend, a human girl, she no longer wants to live such a rootless existence.
With lush illustrations by world-renowned Brazilian artist Rogerio Coelho, this thoughtful and thought-provoking story explores the importance of friendship and the need to protect our children without shielding them from the everyday joys of life.
A tale both universal and unique, for readers of The Invisible Boy and The Adventures of Beekle – and for collectors of sumptuously-illustrated picture books no matter one’s age.
Themes: independence; social-emotional learning, friendship; family; wind; parent’s love; allegory; fable; fragility; growing up
Publishing date: September 22 2026
ISBN: 978-1-958325-26-1 (Hardback)
Hardback: $19.99 US
40 pages; 10.5 x 9 inches,
Age: 4 – 8 years; Grade: K- Gr3
AUTHOR: Lizzy Rizzi
ILLUSTRATOR: Rogerio Coelho
- An allegory of a young child taking the first steps toward the world exploring friendship
- Magically-beautiful art compliments this kid-friendly story
- Poetic and thought-provoking
- Everybody who loves picture books about friendship and growing up;
- People who collect beautifully illustrated picture books.
- Fans of the Adventures of Beekle (Dan Santat) or The Invisible Boy (Trudy Ludwig)
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