Come, Wind!

Mimi Åkesson & Linda Bondestam

Ah, wind. Oh, wind! Come, wind!

In this picture book, things fly and flutter – and sometimes they are completely still. Because the wind does what it wants, doesn’t it?

Come, Wind! is a thought-provoking book that invites us to discover the wind, play with it, and see ourselves in relation to it. What happens when we want it to blow more? Or less? When we want the wind to wait? It’s a playful exploration of one of nature’s indispensable forces – about the wind in our lives and our lives in the wind. And about a dog as fast as the wind!

Mimi Åkesson and Linda Bondestam previously created Here Are All the Others, published in 2022. It was selected as one of the 100 Outstanding Picture books in Bologna 2023 and was nominated for the Finnish children’s book prize, Runeberg Junior.

Mimi Åkesson has studied Creative Writing in Stockholm and has worked as an editor. She has contributed to journals and anthologies such as 20-TAL, Ordkonst, and Blå blixt.

Linda Bondestam is an award-winning Finland-Swedish artist, illustrator, and children’s book author. She has illustrated around 30 picture books. In 2024, she was awarded the August Prize in the children- and youth category for the book Chop Chop.

 

Press voices

“A minimalist mini-novel about the forces of nature /…/ an incredibly rich little book.” Göteborgs-Posten, one of the best children’s books of the year

“An exuberant and artistically crafted picture book with an existential edge.” Vasabladet

”An impressive display of balance and movement for the very youngest, stimulating emotions and imagination.” Borås Tidning 

“A book that encourages reflection, but also play: After leafing through it, you want to go outside and stand in the wind yourself.“ Svenska YLE 

“A small masterpiece /…/ one of 2025’s best books for younger children.” Barnboksportalen

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