The Wind and the Trees is on the shortlist for the 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature — illustrated books. The winners will be announced on Nov. 17, 2021.

Plant the right tree in the right spot, using good soil, and only use soft, broad, loosely-strapped rubber bands around the trunk. If you’re still worried about wind remember this saying: Smooth ...

In light winds, the trees swayed at around 2 to 2.3 cycles per second, with their branches absorbing much of the wind energy, protecting the trunks and roots from wind stress.