Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story (Bear and Mole Stories)

by Will Hillenbrand (Author)

Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story (Bear and Mole Stories)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
On a windy spring day Bear and Mole decide to fly a kite. But when a storm rumbles in, the kite string breaks! The two friends tear after their kite and find it in a tree, protecting a nest of baby birds from the rain.
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Publishers Weekly

In 2011's Spring Is Here! Mole worked to awaken Bear from his winter hibernation; both are up and at 'em in this sequel, in which a windy day has Bear rushing to find Mole so they can fly a kite together. Hillenbrand devotes several spreads to the creation of the kite, emphasizing teamwork and the pleasures of construction. The friends' bright clothing and the gold of the kite stand out like beacons against the muted mixed-media backgrounds, especially when a storm moves in and threatens the fun. The ending, in which the escaped kite finds a new purpose, is a tad abrupt, but narrative repetition and onomatopoeia make this as satisfying a readaloud as its predecessor. Ages 3-6. (Mar.)

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School Library Journal

Starred Review

PreS--Having determined that the wind is just right for flying kites, Bear and Mole investigate how to make one, gather the materials required, and test out their finished product, with unexpected results. The joyful, exuberant protagonists are set against broad expanses of field and sky, and plenty of white space. This cheerful picture book is a felicitous blend of short text and brightly colored mixedmedia illustrations. It is a winner for storytimes.--Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA

Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Will Hillenbrand
Will Hillenbrand has written and illustrated a wide range of picture books for children, including the popular Bear and Mole series. Spring Is Here won the Please Touch Museum Book Award. What a Treasure! a Pennsylvania One Book, was written with his spouse Jane Hillenbrand. Will lives in Ohio, and is the Illustrator and Author in Residence at Kent State University. Find him on the web at www.willhillenbrand.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780823427581
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
January 01, 2013
Series
Bear and Mole Stories
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
JUV029020 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Weather
Library of Congress categories
Birds
Bears
Moles (Animals)
Kites
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
Honor Book 2013 - 2013

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