Families who loved Make Things Fly: Poems About the Wind by Dorothy M. Kennedy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is transfixed by the invisible world, whether they are watching wind chimes dance or wondering why the trees are bowing down. It is a perfect selection for quiet afternoons or breezy days when a child's natural curiosity about the environment begins to spark scientific questions about how the world moves. This collection of poetry celebrates the wind through various lenses, from the gentle rustle of leaves to the powerful gusts that lift kites. Through lyrical language and whimsical imagery, it helps children ages five to ten articulate their observations of the natural world. Parents will appreciate how it blends the beauty of creative expression with the foundational concepts of meteorology, encouraging a sense of wonder and mindfulness. It is an ideal choice for building vocabulary and opening a dialogue about the unseen forces that shape our daily lives.
