A Year of Kites: Traditions Around the World

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Age Range
4+
Release Date
February 17, 2026
ISBN
978-1547612246
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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.

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1 review
Colorful Global Celebration
(Updated: June 06, 2026)
Overall rating
 
4.7
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
Who knew there's so much to know about a simple kite? These fluttering fliers carry a host of meaning and colors, deployed for a variety of holidays across the globe. For spring or summer, Basant festivals or Children's Day or Maori lunar new year, silk and string and crafted cloth take to the sky to celebrate artistry, traditions, and the smiles of children all over who send them aloft. Each page spread features a different location, with vibrant depictions and snippets of legends or history that will make you curious to learn more.
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