A few reviews have been somewhat critical of this book's ties to Aesop's Bundle of Sticks fable and of whether kids would get it. I think it works on two levels. The Morrisons' may have been inspired by the fable and there is material to discuss about where Little Cloud fits in and whether she is stronger as part of a group. It is also is a simple, charming story about Little Cloud's dreams that is very accessible to children. I read the book without knowing it was based on the fable and just really enjoyed it.
The illustrations are lovely. I loved the color palette used. The blue of sky seems is in every image coloring even the green earth and trees. I never thought about wind having a color, but Lady Wind's hair is it!