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Set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Kee-sup can craft a kite unequaled in strength and beauty, but his younger brother, Young-sup, can fly a kite as if he controlled the wind itself. Their combined skills attract the notice of Korea's young king, who chooses Young-sup to fly the royal kite in the New Year kite-flying competition.
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The perfect handbook for every kiting enthusiastMore than three thousand years ago, the Chinese used kites to spy on their enemies, send messages and lift themselves up and out of hostile situations. Eighteenth century Japan banned kites because too many workers were out flying them - and staying away from the job. Indonesian fishermen, on the other hand, have used kites in their work for centuries.Kites is a complete guide to kiting -- from flying...
11) Kite Flying
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The family from "Dim Sum for Everyone!" is back for a new outing, building and flying their own kite. Lin celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure. Full color.
12) Stuck
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When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries to knock it down with increasingly larger and more outrageous things.
13) Little chick
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Three full color tales about a special intergenerational bond, featuring Little Chick and his loving Old Auntie.
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When Big Brown Bear and the four little bears notice that the trees are shimmering in the wind with spring blooms, they know just how to spend the day: a picnic. The blustery weather is perfect for flying kites, and the bears can't wait to frolic under the cherry blossoms with the busy bees and eat a lunch of bread with honey. It's time to send the kites up into the air but the winds are so strong, they carry the little bears up off the ground and...
15) The funny ride
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"When his kite lifts him above the ground, a child takes a 'funny ride' as he views what is on the ground and in the air"--provided by publisher.