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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.