Author : Ying Chang Compestine
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 39,2 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Long ago in China, three brothers become tired of chasing birds from their family's rice fields and experiment with ways to make the job easier.
Author : Grace Lin
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,6 MB
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0307793273
The family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing– building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job: Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches the final touch . . . a noisemaker! Now their dragon kite is ready to fly. Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure.
Author : Jane Yolen
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 35,96 MB
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0310756936
Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children’s book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon. What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail. A Kite for Moon: Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8 Celebrates every child’s fascination with space
Author : Khaled Hosseini
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 22,39 MB
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 140882485X
Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
Author : Samuel Narh
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 14,61 MB
Release : 2021-05-31
Category :
ISBN : 9781734789706
A Kite for Melia is a picture book about love, friendship, and connection.
Author : Tom Bowser
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 17,20 MB
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1788852850
Shortlisted for the Saltire Society First Book of the Year Award Red kites were once Britain's most common bird of prey. By the early 1900s they'd been wiped out in Scotland and England following centuries of ruthless persecution. When some reintroduced kites began roosting on their 1,400-acre farm at Argaty in Perthshire, Tom Bowser's parents, Lynn and Niall, decided to turn their estate into a safe haven. They began feeding the birds and invited the world to come and see them, learn about them and fall in love with them. A Sky Full of Kites is the story of the Argaty Red Kite project, and the re-establishing of these magnificent raptors to Scotland, but it is also much more than that. Ill at ease with the traditional rural values of livestock farming, Lynn and Niall's son Tom, who returned to work on the farm after a career in journalism, reveals his passion for nature and his desire to dedicate his family's land to conservation.
Author : Jiang Hong Chen
Publisher :
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 41,5 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781568998107
To make him feel better about losing his kite, a boy's grandfather tells him a story about why the Chinese build kites.
Author : Daju Emina
Publisher : Camelia Emina Daju
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2023-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Dive into the heart of a timeless village nestled within the mystical embrace of the ancient lands, where daylight is eternal, and legends come to life. "Guardians of the Eternal Light" tells the extraordinary tale of Anaya, a young guardian, and her magical companion, Kavi, the Enchanted Kite. Their destinies entwine as they embark on a daring quest to protect their village from the encroaching darkness. As the Heart of Dawn, a powerful artifact, casts its perpetual light upon the village, the duo faces daunting challenges. Battling malevolent sorcerers, deciphering ancient prophecies, and overcoming their deepest fears, Anaya and Kavi epitomize the indomitable spirit of friendship and bravery. Through their adventures, they learn profound lessons about the significance of cultural values, unity, and the unwavering light that resides within every soul. "Guardians of the Eternal Light" is more than a fantastical tale—it's a celebration of cultural heritage, an exploration of timeless wisdom, and a reminder that the greatest magic lies within the hearts of those who dare to believe. Rich dialogues, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable characters breathe life into every page, captivating readers and leaving them spellbound until the very end. This enchanting book is a treasure trove of inspiration, where readers young and old can immerse themselves in a world where bravery knows no bounds, friendships are forged in the crucible of adversity, and the light of hope shines brightly, banishing even the deepest shadows. "Guardians of the Eternal Light: Tales from the Ancient Lands" is a literary masterpiece that will kindle the imagination and warm the hearts of readers, inviting them to become guardians of their own eternal light.
Author : Alice Mattison
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 30,10 MB
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0698189914
A targeted and insightful guide to the stages of writing fiction and memoir without falling into common traps, while wisely navigating the writing life, from an award-winning author and longtime teacher “A book-length master class.” —The Atlantic Writing well does not result from following rules and instructions, but from a blend of spontaneity, judgment, and a wise attitude toward the work—neither despairing nor defensive, but clear-eyed, courageous, and discerning. Writers must learn to tolerate the early stages, the dreamlike and irrational states of mind, and then to move from jottings and ideas to a messy first draft, and onward into the work of revision. Understanding these stages is key. The Kite and the String urges writers to let playfulness and spontaneity breathe life into the work—letting the kite move with the winds of feeling—while still holding on to the string that will keep it from flying away. Alice Mattison attends also to the difficulties of protecting writing time, preserving solitude, finding trusted readers, and setting the right goals for publication. The only writing guide that takes up both the stages of creative work and developing effective attitudes while progressing through them, plus strategies for learning more about the craft, The Kite and the String responds to a pressing need for writing guidance at all levels.
Author : Anne Laurel Carter
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1773062441
In this memorable story, a young boy finds solace flying his kite from the rooftop after soldiers take his father and brother away. Without his father and brother, the young boy’s life is turned upside down. He and his family have to stay inside, along with everyone else in town. At suppertime, he can’t stop looking at the two empty places at the table and his sister can’t stop crying. The boy looks out the window and is chilled to see a tank’s spotlight searching the park where he plays with his friends. He hears shouts and gunshots and catches sight of someone running in the street — if only they could fly away, he thinks. Each day the curfew is lifted briefly, and the boy goes to the park to see his friends. One day, inspired by the wind in the trees, he has an idea. Back at home he makes a kite, and that night he flies it from his rooftop, imagining what it can see. In this moving story from Anne Laurel Carter, with haunting illustrations by Akin Duzakin, a young boy finds strength through his creativity and imagination. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
