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When the Wind Changed

By Ruth Park
Series: Australian Children's Classics
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When the Wind Changed by Ruth Park is a charming children's book about a young boy named Josh who frequently pulls silly faces. He learns a quirky lesson when his face temporarily remains stuck in a funny expression after the wind changes direction. The story is both humorous and insightful, teaching children about the potential consequences of their actions in a lighthearted way.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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When the Wind Changed

A fresh new edition of a timeless classic

Ages: 4+



Josh is a little boy who likes to make faces. He practises his scary faces every day. If only Josh had listened when his father told him what would happen when the wind changed!

Ages 4+

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
A fresh new edition of a timeless classicAges: 4+
Josh is a little boy who likes to make faces. He practises his scary faces every day. If only Josh had listened when his father told him what would happen when the wind changed!Ages 4+

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780207167614

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 1990

Country: Australia

Imprint: Angus & Robertson Childrens

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Deborah Niland

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 126g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ruth Park Series: Australian Children's Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Ruth Park's award-winning novel The Harp in the South was followed by over 50 books for adults and children, including Playing Beatie Bow. Her stories about The Muddleheaded Wombat were a result of the ABC radio serial. She won the Miles Franklin award for Swords, Crowns and Rings in 1977. Deborah Niland has illustrated many best-selling and award-winning books, including When the Wind Changed and There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake. In 2006, Annie's Chair, written and illustrated by Deborah, was awarded the CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year. In 2020, Deborah was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for services to children's literature.

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