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The magnificent book of kites

explorations in design, construction, flight & enjoyment
1998
Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making over thirty different kites, including inexpensive, easy-to-make projects, as well as more challenging flying sculptures; and includes information on materials and construction, kite lore and gossip, and stories about inventors.

Mai-Li's surprise

1996
Mai-Li helps her older brother Li-Chi make a beautiful tiger kite.

The creative book of kites

1997
Summary: Includes a brief history of kites, types of kites, how to fly a kite, and how to make your own kite.

Secondhand magic

1981
Two children acquire a magic kite and, with some second-hand items from a nearby store, enjoy a series of adventures.

Riley flies a kite

2006
After trying to fly his kite in different places, Riley finally finds the perfect spot.

Curious George flies a kite

1986
After a day of playing with a ball, fishing at the lake, and losing a baby rabbit, Curious George needs to be rescued when he tries to fly a kite.

Henry and the kite dragon

2004
In New York City in the 1920s, the children from Chinatown go after the children from Little Italy for throwing rocks at the beautiful kites Grandfather Chin makes, not realizing that they have a reason for doing so.

Rabbit's birthday kite

1991
Receiving a birthday kite from Hedgehog, impatient Rabbit learns that kiteflying requires a few lessons.

The Berenstain Bears we like kites

2004
While kite flying one beautiful summer day, Sister Bear and Brother Bear encounter kites of many different shapes and sizes.

King for a day

2013
"Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival"--Provided by publisher.

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