This contemplative, semiautobiographical picture book by Mo Yan, with illustrations by Zhu Chengliang, is perfect for readers of “A Different Pond” and “Watercress.”
One morning, so early that fog still sleeps on the surface of the river, a young boy accompanies his yeye seven miles north to the grassy field behind their home to cut satintail to feed the livestock. But when a massive gale scatters the hay, and a whole day's work, important lessons will need to be learned about endurance, impermanence, and how to let go and weather the storm in a world that can often feel overwhelming and uncontrollable.
In sparse, lyrical prose translated by critically acclaimed author-illustrator Ying-Hwa Hu to beautifully mimic the tone and rhythm of the original Chinese, “The Gale” is the first-ever picture book by the award-winning author of celebrated classics like “Red Sorghum” and “Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out.” It is adapted from the short story of the same name.
