A Year of Kites
Traditions Around the World
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Description
In this inviting and informative picture book, travel the globe and learn how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and join communities together.
Kites fly high across the sky, around the world, all through the year.
Kites have been flown for nearly 3,000 years by people all over the world. In A Year of Kites, take a journey through kite-flying festivals in countries from Greece to New Zealand, from South Africa to Japan. Discover how kids fly kites in twelve unique places and be inspired by the beautiful kites that have captivated people across cultures and throughout history.
With warm and well-researched text from debut author Monisha Bajaj and vivid, sweeping art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Amber Ren, this colorful and inviting picture book celebrates the diversity of our world and the connections we share.
Product details
| Published | 02 Jun 2026 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 9781547612246 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
| Dimensions | 245 x 274 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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