Have you ever wondered if the wind could talk?
So does Ruby!
A book landing page for little readers, and their parents…
The Wind & His Word
Illustrated by Cailey Knight
Written by Nikki Foster (me!)
A tender, timeless debut.
This lyrical, faith-filled picture book follows a young girl named Ruby as she listens closely to the world around her.
When the breeze carries the scent of honeysuckle or the rustle of leaves, Ruby begins to wonder:
Might the wind carry God’s word?
Told in poetic prose and with gentle imagery, The Wind & His Word invites children to sense God’s nearness through the quiet rhythms of nature. From a mother’s heart to the hands of little readers, this story is perfect for bedtime, porch-side reading, or any moment that deserves a holy hush.
Endorsements —
Here’s what early readers are saying…
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"The Wind & His Word provides something that every child needs during their most formidable years: the theological reality that God is good, that God is in control, that God is with us, and that God is worthy of praise in every season — both good and bad. This book gives that in a way that even the youngest child can grasp. Every parent should have a copy to help shape their children’s view."
Josh Lee, Lead Pastor, Horizon Church
Coming this winter!
I’m Nikki Foster — a flower farmer, writer, and former educator who believes in slow living and sacred storytelling.
I wrote The Wind & His Word during a difficult season, as a reminder to my daughter - and myself - that God is always near. Inspired by the everyday conversations in my own home, my debut picture book encourages children to pay attention, to wonder, and to find comfort in God’s presence through life’s changing seasons.
I live in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with my husband and daughter, where I tend flowers, bake sourdough, and savor still moments on our porch. My hope is that this story sparks meaningful heart-to-hearts between you and the children you love.
About the Author
Have You Found a Wind Note?
If one of Ruby’s Wind Notes found its way to you, I’m so glad you’re here.
I’d love to hear where it landed — and what it stirred in your heart!
Share your moment with me by sending a note below, or tagging me on Instagram @mamasflowersfeed with #windnotefromruby.
Printable Activities
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Ruby Coloring Page
Your kiddo can bring Ruby’s world to life with this sweet coloring page, inspired by the illustration in The Wind & His Word.
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"I Heard the Wind Say..." Prompt
Encourage your child to slow down and listen. What might the wind be saying today? This printable invites littles ones to respond with art and imagination.
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Windy Day Nature Scavenger Hunt
Perfect for a breezy afternoon, this printable turns a walk outside into an adventure. With items like “a leaf bigger than your hand” or “a sound carried by the breeze,” it invites your child to engage all their senses.
Ruby’s World
Meet Ruby — the girl at the heart of The Wind & His Word. 5 years old and full of wonder! She lives on a little farm where the wind always has something to say, if you only listen close enough. She has sunshine in her hair, dirt under her fingernails, and a hundred questions swirling in her mind.
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I Spy… especially when played from her mama’s lap on the back porch. Ruby is an expert at spotting critter-shaped clouds, butterflies on zinnias, and shadows dancing on the grass.
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Summer! Ruby loves the way the sun hangs long in the sky, and how garden tomatoes taste warm off the vine. She adores the hum of cicadas, the drip of an ice cream cone, and the way the wind tickles her knees in a sundress.
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“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” - John 3:8
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Visiting the library
Swinging at the park
Digging in the garden dirt beside her parents
Collecting treasures the wind brings — feathers, leaves, and questions