March winds make for perfect kite flying weather. Many people believe that kite flying began in China over 2,000 years ago. It’s a cherished pastime of many. Today we are sharing some of our favorite books for kids about kites.
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Kite Day by Will Hillenbrand is a story of Bear and Mole who decide to construct a kite and have a kite flying day! But when a storm snaps the string, Bear and Mole go on a search to find the missing kite. They find their kite in a tree being used as a nest for birds.
Super Duck by Jez Alborough is a favorite in our house. In fact, we dedicated a whole post to the book for Virtual Book Club for Kids. Duck and his animal friends set out to catch a runaway kite. Lots of rhyming and silliness fill this story. Check out a fun activity we did with the Super Duck book.
Love is in the Air by Jonathan Fenske is a refreshing beginning reader about a kite and balloon who meet in the air and enjoy each other’s company. But, then one of them lands in a tree, will their friendship end?
Kite Flying by Grace Lin is a story that celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying. Follow a family as they shop for materials to build a kite and follow them through the kite making process. This book is perfect for the very young.
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers is the story of a boy who tries to get his stuck kite down from a tree. Have you ever tried to throw something to knock down a stuck item? As you know, it doesn’t always work. This is a funny tale!
Be the Kite! by Cathi Bosco is an accordion style book that encourages a lot of imagination. Think of all the places a kite could fly. Imagine all the things a kite string could become. Children are encouraged to send their own artwork to the author!
And, don’t forget the story, “The Kite” in the book Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. A classic for sure!
Update March 2015: Also check out Blown Away by Rob Biddulph. It’s a cute story of a penguin that takes a kite ride in search of a tropical paradise.
Read some stories about kites, build a kite with a child and spend time together!
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Katie @ Youth Literature Reviews says
What a fun book list! Thanks for sharing this with the Kid Lit Blog Hop!
Sally Spratt says
Have to say “Stuck” is an all time favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Catherine @ Story Snug says
I like the sound of Stuck and Kite Day and anything by Jez Alborough is a hit in our house. A favourite kite story here is The Kite Princess by Juliet Clare Bell.
http://storysnug.com/2012/11/the-kite-princess/
Hopping over from the kid lit blog hop 🙂
Debbie Crockett says
What fun! I love kites. Such a springy thing to do. Thanks for the list of great books.
Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says
I love the list! Now I need to go to the library! Pinned it!
MamaVonTeacher says
Love your roundup of kite stories! My favorite book on the list is ‘Stuck’ — here’s a like to some activities that my preschoolers enjoyed when we read this book last year!
http://mamavonteacher.blogspot.com/2013/04/spring-stuck-super-busy.html
Natalie PlanetSmartyPants says
I see you are in a spring mood 🙂 Great round up and thanks for sharing with After School Link Up!
Cathi says
Thanks so much for posting this fun collection – and for including Be the Kite!
These are really fun. Come on spring!!
Cathi
Kirsty says
What a fantastic collection of stories for a windy day or for a kite project, perhaps around Chinese New Year. Thank you for joining in with #kidsbookaweek
Amie says
This is a great list of reads! Thanks again for sharing with us!
PragmaticMom says
I have a kite flying post I wanted to share with you Jodie that also includes chapter books. I hope you enjoy it!
http://www.pragmaticmom.com/2013/03/today-kite-day/
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thanks so much Mia! A perfect compliment to the other books on the list. Pinning now!
Ashley says
Thanks for the inspiration! I so want to have a kite day with my kiddos come spring. Thanks for linking up to the Thoughtful Spot!