The Most Beautiful Kite in the World

By Andrea Spalding and Georgia Graham

Book Overview

For her birthday, Jenny hopes to receive the beautiful kite she has seen at the local store. She opens a kite-shaped package at breakfast, hiding her disappointment when she sees that the gift is her father's lovingly homemade creation.

Eager to see how it works, he encourages a trip outside and begins to show his daughter how to maneuver the toy. First, second, and third tries fail to keep it elevated even as he teaches her about adding bows to the tail for balance. Jenny gathers wool and paper scraps from neighbors, adding several bows at a time and feeling more hopeful as the kite lifts with better ease on each attempt.

Finally, on the fourth try, the kite lifts, climbs, and soars in the sky to the delight of all, with Jenny declaring that this one is "the most beautiful kite in the world."

Spalding has taken a theme of expectation and disappointment and written a scenario plausibly demonstrating patience and perseverance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155041805X
• ISBN13: 9781550418057
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.7" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

great story a little long

I needed some kite books for a lesson. This is a wonderful story with a great message. I got it for 2-4 year olds and it is a bit long for those that can't sit for a long story and the message needed some explaining. Worth the purchase!

A heartwarming tale

The Most Beautiful Kite In The World is an enchantingly written story by Andrea Spalding of Jenny, a little girl who makes her own homemade kite. It doesn't seem to fly very well, and at first Jenny is disappointed -- but with a little advice from her father, Jenny learns that her creation has far more potential than she ever dreamed. Beautifully illustrated with the realistic artwork of Leslie Watts, The Most Beautiful Kite In The World is a heartwarming tale and a welcome addition to family, school, and community library picture book collections.