Nick and his robot friend Nack fly a kite, in a book that includes hidden picture puzzles that double as story illustrations.

"Almost every child has at some time made a kite. But few have ever made a kite with so much a mind of its own as Obstreperous. Though it was made in the normal way, with sticks and string and paper and rags, it didn't fly anything like a normal way. At first it didn't fly at all because there was no wind. And when the winds came, it dipped and bounced and created all sorts of problems for its maker. In the end, too, it had its way and left some people...

There is beauty in determination and ingenuity. These attributes are evident in Melia, whose friendship and connection with Ginger transcends time. A Kite for Melia delicately deals with the idea of loss and acceptance, using soft words woven with meaning that can be understood by everyone.

A little monkey needs to rescued when he tries to fly a kite.

Bear's new kite is stuck in a tree, but it is then used by his friend Bird to build a nest.

When Biscuit the puppy and his best friend, Puddles, head to the park to fly kites, they learn that it is not as easy as it looks.

Yazul loves making kites with his grandfather, but all he truly desires is the approval of his father. Yazul's father, lord of a han along the Silk Road, is a man made stern by loneliness, and Yazul's love of kite-making only seems to elicit disappointment. "Travel and trade are what matters, " his father says. But when the han is attacked by bandits, Yazul has an idea. With the help of his grandfather, he might just be able to use his kite-making...

"Despite the stormy weather, a boy and his granddad decide it's the perfect day for kite flying. First they have to find the kite ... then their adventure really takes off"--Page 4 of cover.

"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.

"Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture is beautifully explored for young readers in this stunning book. Simple bilingual text helps teach children animal names in both English and Chinese, and little ones will learn that butterflies are a sign of love, bees signify hard work, and more through the very simple and accessible backmatter. Paired with Rich Lo's vibrant digital watercolors, this simple and practical introduction to Chinese...