Rainbow Kite
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Lulu has no intention of venturing out—why would they?—until a plain, bedraggled kite blows into view.
A lighthearted picture book about a child and runaway kite who, during a playful romp through the neighborhood, helps other children realize they too are free to imagine and play and be whatever and whomever they choose.
Illustrated by K.M. Brown
(Published by Young Dragon; available from booksellers, online sellers & Ingram)
Kelly’s Books
Rainbow Kite
Available in Bookstores & Elsewhere!
A lighthearted picture book about a child and runaway kite who, during a playful romp through the neighborhood, helps other children realize they too are free to imagine and play and be whatever and whomever they choose.
Lulu has no intention of venturing out—why would they?—until a plain, bedraggled kite blows into view.
Illustrated by K.M. Brown
(forthcoming from Young Dragons Press)
Dare to be different. Dare to fly.
Lulu wasn't planning to go outside-until that strange little kite showed up.
It was plain. A little ragged. Definitely lost. But when Lulu tried to reel it in, it didn't act like any kite they'd ever seen. It tugged like a scrappy pup, soared like a runaway train, spun into a flouncy party hat, then sailed off like a pirate ship.
As Lulu chases it through the neighborhood, imagination takes flight and catches the attention of other kids, curious and unsure. What begins as one child's game becomes something more-a spark for creativity, self-expression, and joy that's impossible to pin down.
Rainbow Kite is a playful, empowering story about following your imagination wherever it leads-and the freedom that comes when you do.
RAINBOW KITE - Discussion & Project Guide
A Common Core State Standards Aligned Discussion & Project Guide for grades K - 3
RAINBOW KITE - Coloring Pages
Gender Buster book list
Reviews
Feathered Quill Reviews
Quill says: Rainbow Kite is a unique book that young readers, especially those who have been silenced with ‘that’s for boys’ or ‘that’s for girls,’ will find as lovely as a warm hug. Its sounds are infectious and readers may likely chant along. It’s the kind they will want to revisit just to soak in its happy, bustling pictures. Their impression will be one of pure, uncomplicated joy, with the subconscious understanding that it’s more fun to be yourself than to fit into someone else’s box. The final feeling will undoubtedly be the one printed on the cover: a desire to “Be Bold. Be You. Fly Free.” This is a highly recommended addition to your child’s library.
“Rainbow Kite’ is an inspiring tale of friendship, imagination, and daring to be different. When the other kids doubt what Lulu and her kite can do, she doesn’t falter and leads by an example that is great for your young readers. The unique, bold, and vibrant artwork by artist K.M. Brown brings amazing movement to this story, with dynamic detail for each of the kite’s transformations.”
—@nannymissmonique
Kelly’s Rainbow Kite Inspired Pinterest Board
Questions and Answers from K. M. “Katie” Brown
If you were a car, what kind would you be? If you were going to Mars for 5 years and could only take one extra thing, what would it be? Can you fly a kite?
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Feathered Quill interview about Rainbow Kite
Questions and Answers with Kelly Bennett
FQ: Where did the idea for this book come from? Childhood experience perhaps?
BENNETT: Rainbow Kite came from me watching a kite flying competition in Bali, Indonesia. Kite flying is serious business in Bali, and the kites are gorgeous and huge—big as cars with long—trains long tails. It takes many people to set them flying. Watching them, my imagination took flight.
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