The Envy of The Winds

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The Chicago Kidz series is a fun and educational collection of stories about a diverse group of kids who love to explore their hometown Chicago. The series starts with The Envy of the Winds where the kids try to fly a kite in Grant Park. When the North Wind refuses to blow their kite into the air the kids' pleas eventually lead all the winds to compete creating the myth of how Chicago became known as The Windy City. This fascinating story helps kids understand one of the city's famous nicknames and blustery nature while they encounter a range of emotions (like envy) and enjoy a thrilling adventure.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>In other books </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The Chicago Kidz</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> explore the meanings behind the City's other nicknames like The Second City The City That Works The City of Big Shoulders and The City of Neighborhoods. As the series continues the Chicago Kidz take their adventures to new cities comparing and learning about places like New York City San Francisco Atlanta Paris Beijing Johannesburg Mexico City Rio Sydney and more. These trips help them understand the similarities and differences between cities and appreciate the unique qualities of each one. Join them on each adventure!</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The authors Ima Kidd (a composite pseudonym) include native Chicagoans a retired Chicago Public School educator a therapist a minister a poet a screenwriter parents and grandparents who enjoy edutaining children and adults of all ages.</span></p><p></p>