Bloomsbury Children's Books A Year of Kites: Traditions Around the World
Bloomsbury Children's Books A Year of Kites: Traditions Around the World

A Year of Kites: Traditions Around the World

By Monisha Bajaj

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Publication Date: February 17, 2026

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Ages 4 to 8

Travel the globe to see how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and unite communities.

Kites fly high across the sky, around the world, all through the year.

Kites have been flown for nearly 3,000 years by people all over the world. In A Year of Kites, take a journey through kite-flying festivals in places from Greece to New Zealand, from South Africa to Japan. Meet kids celebrating twelve unique kite festivals and traditions and be inspired by the soaring, beautiful kites that have captivated people across cultures and throughout history.

With a warm and well-researched text from debut author Monisha Bajaj and vivid, sweeping art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Amber Ren, this colorful and inviting picture book celebrates the diversity of our world and the commonalities we share.

About the Author

Monisha Bajaj is professor of International and Multicultural Education at the University of San Francisco. She is the editor and author of several books and articles on international development and education policy; peace and human rights education; migration and education; gender; race and xenophobia; and environmental justice and education. monishabajaj.net
Amber Ren
is a visual artist and children’s book illustrator. Spending the first half of her life in China and the second half in the U.S., Amber is heavily influenced by her bicultural background. Picture books she has illustrated include the New York Times bestseller Because, Looking for a Jumbie, and Night Market Rescue. amber-ren.com

Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages: 40

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books

Publication Date: February 17, 2026

ISBN: 9781547612246

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