Red Kite,
Blue Kite by Ji-li Jiang, illustrated by Greg Ruth. 2013. 32 p. New York,
NY: Disney – Hyperion Books. 9781423127536.
Annotation: Tai Shan’s life is turned upside-down
during China’s Cultural Revolution. He and his father fly kites to show they are
thinking about each other even though they are physically separated.
Reaction: The hues and tones of the past are
warm, and there is a sense of intimacy when father and son are together. When
the Cultural Revolution disrupts the family, the colors become bleak, and as a
reader we are painfully aware of the distance put between the two. Best read in
a one-on-one setting, especially between a parent and child, will make for a
meaningful and sentimental experience.
Primary early literacy
skill enhanced: Narrative skills. Both of my children
followed along easily, with the ritualized flying of kites as the regular
exchange between father and son. They couldn't wait to find out if Tai Shan and
his Baba would be reunited.
Recommended ages: Ages 4 (Preschool) and up.
Format: Picture Book.
Themes: Father-Son Relationships, Refugees, War,
Separation from Family, Hope
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