This story follows a young boy, Jan, who is disappointed he cannot fly his kite because there is no wind. He soon discovers that the lack of wind affects the entire town, preventing the Miller from grinding grain, the Baker from baking bread, the Washerwoman from drying clothes, and the Sea-captain from sailing his ship, highlighting the community's interconnectedness and dependence on nature. When the wind finally returns, everyone joyfully resumes their work, and Jan gets to fly his kite high into the sky, demonstrating the vital role the wind plays in their daily lives and work, until the powerful wind carries his kite away for good.

This story follows a young boy, Jan, who is disappointed he cannot fly his kite because there is no wind. He soon discovers that the lack of wind affects the entire town, preventing the Miller from grinding grain, the Baker from baking bread, the...

The Wind’s Work | Educational Stories