The Sun and the Wind
Mairi Mackinnon, Francesca Di di Chiara
A lively retelling of Aesop’s fable about who is stronger – the sun or the wind. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the charming illustrations of Francesca di Chiara. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Reviews
l like this book because it was easy for me to read and l liked the pictures and the story.
Dona Heroica Sherbet 13.08.2025
Star Reviewer
I liked how the man got warmer from colder because of the sun
Principal Tulip Bottlenose 06.08.2025
Such a quick book to read . Loved the puzzles
Coach Candyfloss Birdbath 26.07.2025
I liked it and it was funny
Nurse Sunny Biscuits 26.07.2025
I like it when they hide from the wind
Earl Race-car Tyrannosaurus 14.07.2025
Am ok book
Captain Chilli Yo-yo 27.08.2024
This was not a good story
Professor Iguana Cuckoo-Clock 19.08.2024
An ok read
Captain Chilli Yo-yo 16.08.2024
I liked the book because the sun was stronger than the wind.
Captain Cynthia Spaghetti-Hoops 20.07.2024
I liked the competition
Countess Kiki Glitterball 22.08.2023
Star Reviewer
good book. The sun won the competition with the wind and got the man to take his coat off.
Doctor Poseidon Partridge 13.08.2023
It was non fiction I liked the sun the story was factual because it tells me if the sun was stronger than the wind
Major Trigger Mildew 07.08.2023
Hurray for the sun!
Countess Sunny Rollerskate 01.08.2023
Nice book
Doctor Pug Peanut-butter 01.08.2023
My favourite character is the sun because the sun won the game
Officer Orchid Borneo 30.07.2023
Too many arguments
Anonymous 30.07.2023
It was a challenge to see who was the strongest and it was impressive.
Dame Jewel Yo-yo 28.07.2023
This book is good, the sun wins
Lady Viper Pinkerton 26.07.2023
I liked the last part
Constable Octopus Washington 24.07.2023
I love it
Dona Fenella Slingshot 03.07.2023
