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| Author | : Jiang Hong Chen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 29 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : 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 | : Grace Lin |
| Publisher | : Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2013-06-26 |
| Genre | : 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 | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 1998-07-20 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0698116445 |
Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father.?A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.? ? Booklist?It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love.? ? United Press InternationalJane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
| Author | : W. Somerset Maugham |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999-12 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781860920448 |
Stories in the Travelman Short Stories series take the reader to places of mystery, fantasy, horror, romance, and corners of the universe yet unexplored. In turn, readers take them on the bus or subway, slip them into briefcases and lunchboxes, and send them from Jersey to Juneau.Each classic or original short story is printed on one sheet of paper and folded like a map. This makes it simple to read while commuting, convenient to carry when not, and easy to give or send to a friend. A paper envelope is provided for mailing or gift-giving, and both are packaged in a clear plastic envelope for display. The cost is not much more than a greeting card.
| Author | : Serena Kent |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 341 |
| Release | : 2020-03-03 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0062869906 |
Set amidst the gorgeous backdrop of Provence, Serena Kent’s second book in the deliciously entertaining Penelope Kite series finds the amateur sleuth romantically linked with the mayor of St. Merlot and dashing to solve the murder of an expat artist—perfect for fans of Peter Mayle and Agatha Christie. After an eventful first few months in Provence, it seems Penelope is finally settling into her delightful new life, complete with a gorgeous love interest in the mayor of St. Merlot. When Penelope and the mayor attend a glamorous gallery opening, Penelope’s biggest worry is embarrassing herself in front of her date. But the evening takes a horrifying turn when a controversial expat painter, Roland Doncaster, chokes to death. A tragic accident? Or a malicious plot? Reluctantly drawn into the murder investigation, Penelope discovers that any number of jealous lovers and scheming rivals could be involved. And with dashing art dealers to charm, patisseries to resist, and her own friends under suspicion, Penelope will need to draw upon all her sleuthing talents to uncover the truth. Set against the stunning vistas of Provence, Serena Kent returns with the second installment of her charming mystery series featuring the unflappable Penelope Kite.
| Author | : Susan Kite |
| Publisher | : World Castle Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2018-06-17 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1629899577 |
TB is perfectly happy as a free city cat until he learns he has lived another life in an alternate universe. The human girl in his former family is in danger and TB is assigned to go through an interdimensional portal and protect her. Instead of protecting her, he has made it possible for someone to kidnap her. Now TB must gather a team of cats and dogs to go back through the portal and rescue her. At the same time, he must figure out why all of the city’s dogs are disappearing.
| Author | : Jane Yolen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 1969 |
| Genre | : Kites |
| ISBN | : |
Describes the history of the kite, its use in sport, recreation, science, and war, and its many variations of form and design.
| Author | : Will Hillenbrand |
| Publisher | : Holiday House |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 2013-01-22 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 082342894X |
On a windy spring day, Bear sniffs the air. Could it be. . . Kite day? Rushing home he tells Mole, and the two fast friends get to work building a kite of their own. They study, and collect, and measure, and construct—and soon, their kite is flying high above the meadow. But when a storm rumbles in—SNAP!—the kite string breaks, and all their hard work soars away. Chasing after it, Mole and Bear discover all is not lost—wedged in the branches of a tree, their kite protects a nest of baby birds from the pouring rain. Will Hillenbrand's Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. Kids will delight in poring over these books again and again. Don't miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including All For a Dime, Spring is Here, and First Star!
| Author | : Ji-li Jiang |
| Publisher | : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 2016-08-04 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1368004431 |
When Tai Shan and his father, Baba, fly kites from their roof and look down at the crowded city streets below, they feel free, like the kites. Baba loves telling Tai Shan stories while the kites--one red, and one blue--rise, dip, and soar together. Then, a bad time comes. People wearing red armbands shut down the schools, smash store signs, and search houses. Baba is sent away, and Tai Shan goes to live with Granny Wang. Though father and son are far apart, they have a secret way of staying close. Every day they greet each other by flying their kites???one red, and one blue???until Baba can be free again, like the kites. Inspired by the dark time of the Cultural Revolution in China, this is a soaring tale of hope that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to love from a distance.
