Kate, Who Tamed the Wind
A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man’s life, and to protect the house from the howling wind. Illustrated by Lee White and published by Schwartz & Wade/Random House in 2018.
★ “Scanlon’s alliterative text builds in a clever, repetitive fashion that begs to be read aloud.” – Kirkus
★ “The lyrical text begs to be read aloud and is perfect for Arbor Day or Earth Day celebrations.” – School Library Journal
“Scanlon combines timely concern for the environment, the recognition that children can be heroes, and quirky, rhythmic alliteration…the excitement comes from the motion of the wind and the play of words.” — Publishers Weekly
“The alluring cadence of (Scanlon’s) prose, matched with a gentle yet persuasive environmental lesson makes “Kate” a winning read.” — Austin American-Statesman
