Eli wants his kite to reach the clouds. But one hurried choice leaves a rip in the paper. Blaming his friend Sam leaves something else to repair.
With a patient teacher and friends who have feelings of their own, Eli learns how to tell the truth, make amends, and try a different choice. As their red kite takes shape again, he begins to notice the careful hands and quiet work he had overlooked.
The Kite We Built is an original illustrated story by Frank Wright about accountability, gratitude, friendship, and the everyday work of earning trust.
Designed for shared reading with children ages 4-8, the book includes 48 varied activities and a four-week guide for grown-ups. Children can talk, draw, write, gesture, or ask an adult to record their ideas. The activities invite practice without requiring private confessions or instant forgiveness.