One day, the wind vanished into thin air and a cloud set in the sky, right above a road. And there it stood, absolutely still, day in and day out. Soon the phenomenon caught people’s attention. Was it a miracle, a sign of catastrophes to come, or just pollution? The mystery led everyone to argue with everyone. Until the baffling nature of things revealed itself…
This allegorical story, which is Rita Canas Mendes’ debut picture book, offers readers an opportunity to reflect on modern times.