She plays by herself, rides her bike, visits her friend, goes to a birthday party and eventually goes to kindergarten. She knows, however, that daddy is there to support and give her the confidence she needs to become a big girl. A grandfather gives a nostalgic history to his grandson of the long struggle for the family to keep their farm on the American prairie going over the years with special focus on the dust bowl years. The chronological recollections include anecdotes about various family members including the young boy's father. The tale leads them to the present struggle amidst a drought to find the resolve to not give up the farming tradition.
Muted illustrations add to the nostalgic view.
The simple poetic text reflects on the times that father and son share. From a leisurely stroll, to flying a kite, the two share the same wind and sky. Together they have a very special relationship. The pictures are set in the sun drenched low-country of South Carolina, home of the Gullah people. A pleasant addition to a multicultural collection.