David moves to a new house and feels unsettled and unsure. Looking up, he notices kites of all shape, size and colour. Missing his grandfather and his advice, David begins to think about making his own kite, using what he has already.
He begins to climb the hill to join the others and gets stopped and his kite criticised. Though it could be taken or misconstrued as negative, I think ultimately they children are welcoming him and trying to help.
It happens time and time again, with different children approaching and wanting to make alterations to his kite.
He finally gets frustrated and goes home, then remembers a special feather he has.
Adding this to the kite, he feels brave enough to try again, and at first his kite flies solo....and then is joined by more.

A lovely tale of finding your feet in a new place, learning to fit in but also feeling confident to try again when feeling low. Children are resilient and I found this story to be as uplifting as a kite taking to the sky. David finds his place and acceptance.

Gorgeous illustrations soar across the pages.

David is new and town, and the first thing he notices about his new home are the kites.

This is a story about arriving somewhere and having to carve out a place for yourself. At first, it might be frightening because of the infamilarity, but once you've put some effort in and made a few friends, you might wind up enjoying yourself.

I really liked how the absent grandfather gave David his inspirations and how David got himself out of the bad mood by himself, by daring, by exploring, by trying.

I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

When David moves to Fivehills, the first thing he notices are the kites. Kites of all shapes, sizes and colours. Everyone seems to have a kite, except David.

This is a beautiful book about making a kite and making friends. The illustrations are stunning, especially in the two-page spreads across the book.

Thank you to the publisher and #NetGalley for an advanced copy.

This book has the most glorious combination of wonderful illustrations and fabulous vocabulary and would make a lovely addition to any child's bookshelf or library. I can see many opportunities to use this to support literacy lessons: vocabulary, rhyme, rhythm... but also as a PSHE/assembly tool. I will definitely be purchasing this to use at the school I work in!

Breathtakingly beautiful and lyrically composed, Kites by Simon Mole and illustrated by Oamul Lu, quite literally warmed my heart!

Set against the dazzling backdrop of dozens of magnificent kites flying in the gentle breeze, Mole's tale of friendship, persistence and new beginnings gracefully dances across the page in a poetic and passionate tone. Definitely a picture book to read aloud and treasure.

Cute illustrations and a simple story encouraging teamwork and determination. I think this book will be more suitable for the boys who like to make things and are encouraged to experiment. Be ready to make your own kite!