The Kite, by William Savary
The Kite, by William Savary
$19.99
Overview:
In 9 languages including Eng, French, Spanish
Sweet story of a boy and his kite
Beautifully illustrated
For children ages 4-11
Additional Information
| Summary
The Kite is a story about a young boy and his home-made kite. He is curious about life and has many questions, but he does not get answers from people who might know. His journey with his kite explores how he gets some answers. The Kite is about the relationship between a boy and his father. It is a poem, written first in French then translated into English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Gā, Twi, kiSwahili, Yoruba and German. These languages link Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean. It offers a glimpse of our wide, wide world. |
| Inspiration
The Kite was inspired by the love of a parent towards their child. As a plane or kite flies high or above the clouds, we can marvel at how it does this in all kinds of weather. When we grow up, big and strong, soaring like a kite, we may finally understand and appreciate our parents and whoever helped us to soar. |
| More on The Kite
The Kite is a poem, written first in French then translated into 8 other languages: English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Gā, Twi, kiSwahili, Yoruba and German. These languages link Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean. English is used as the core language in the book because of its global appeal. Why so many languages? This is a nod to our multicultural world, and to acknowledge African based languages in mainstream literature. |
| Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just beginning your literary journey, The Kite is here to inspire and engage. |