Kite Day

Hillenbrand, Will       Kite Day    

 Holiday House     2012  unp   $16.95     

978-0-8234-1603-5       elem    E-BNe    Miscellaneous    

One windy day, Bear and Mole decide to make a kite, and at first, their kite is a huge success.  However, weather conditions quickly change, a storm results and the kite falls down into a tree.  In a surprise ending, Mother Bird thanks Bear and Mole for the new "umbrella" that has become lodged in the tree because it protects her fledglings from the elements.  The wonders within the covers of this book include a story that is certain to please and illustrations by Will Hillenbrand that are creatively appealing due to the use of subdued primary colors in scenes that are warm and friendly.  Bear is quite an endearing character!  In addition, the repetition of certain easy words is good for early readers.  Another definite plus?  Children can learn several new skills while reading this book:  predicting, foreshadowing, determining cause and effect, and problem solution.  In addition, a resourceful classroom teacher can also promote story-telling skills during a read-aloud session with his/her students.  This is a wonderful book for children of all ages!       

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