

Muted tones that begin the tale give way to darker and more dramatic hues, creating a powerful shift, both visually and emotionally. Sophisticated compositions are cinematic or sequentially kinetic, cleverly matching the authors playful use of onomatopoeia. It is a winner for storytimes.-School Library Journal, Starred Review In this breezy kite affair, the adorable duo of Bear and Mole is back again, reveling in nature. This cheerful picture book is a felicitous blend of short text and brightly colored mixedmedia illustrations. Dont miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including All For a Dime, Spring is Here, and First Star! Review Quotes * The joyful, exuberant protagonists are set against broad expanses of field and sky, and plenty of white space.



Kids will delight in poring over these books again and again. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. Will Hillenbrands Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Chasing after it, Mole and Bear discover all is not lost-wedged in the branches of a tree, their kite protects a nest of baby birds from the pouring rain. But when a storm rumbles in-SNAP!-the kite string breaks, and all their hard work soars away. They study, and collect, and measure, and construct-and soon, their kite is flying high above the meadow. Kite day? Rushing home he tells Mole, and the two fast friends get to work building a kite of their own. Book Synopsis On a windy spring day, Bear sniffs the air. 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. About the Book On a windy spring day Bear and Mole decide to fly a kite.
