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High Winds in the Sky
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.99
Publisher: Bobcat Press
Published: Apr 29 2026
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
What if a poem could make a child look up at the sky-and never see it the same way again?
In High Winds in the Sky, poet Wang Wang invites readers into a world where imagination transforms everything:
the moon becomes a watermelon, stars turn into candy, and dewdrops become the footprints of the moon.
These are not ordinary children's poems.
They are playful, surprising, and quietly profound.
Through inventive language and boundless imagination, Wang Wang turns simple ideas into unforgettable experiences. In the standout Sounds in Classical Poetry series, crickets, frogs, and cicadas speak-bringing ancient Chinese poetic traditions into a fresh, childlike voice that feels both timeless and new.
But what makes this collection truly special is what lies beneath the wonder.
Like the great haiku master Kobayashi Issa, Wang Wang writes from a place shaped by life's hardships-yet what emerges is not sadness, but tenderness. His poems gently guide readers toward empathy, resilience, and a deeper awareness of the small, fragile lives around us.
This is poetry that meets children where they are-on the grass, under the sky-and stays with them as they grow.
✔ Perfect for bedtime reading
✔ Inspires creativity and emotional intelligence
✔ A meaningful gift for children, parents, and educators
✔ Ideal for readers who love Shel Silverstein and imaginative poetry
A book to read with a child-or to rediscover the child within yourself.
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