Francisco's Kites / Las Cometas de Francisco by Alicia Klepeis

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Francisco's Kites / Las Cometas de Francisco by Alicia Klepeis

Francisco looks out his bedroom window and thinks about his home back in El Salvador. He misses his friends and playing in the village's park. He wants to fly a kite near his new home in the U.S., but his mother can't afford one.

If Mama can't buy me a kite, maybe I can make one, he thinks. Picking up a bag, Francisco leaves the apartment in search of treasures that he can use for his project. He finds purple cellophane, a pile of string and a broken model airplane. In his apartment building's recycling area, Francisco discovers other useful items that people have thrown away. He can't wait to spread out all the goodies and start building his very own cometa!

Soon Francisco is testing his creation in Sunnydale Park. He makes it fly up and down, spin in the air and even make loops! The colorful toy catches the attention of a man who runs a recycled goods store. He wants to sell Francisco's kites in his shop! But can Francisco really find enough material to make them? And will he be able to deliver them in time?

In this charming bilingual picture book for children ages 4 to 8, a young boy uses his ingenuity to build unique kites that will have readers dreaming of building their own fabulous fliers!

Klepeis, Alicia Z.: - From jellybeans to strange snakes, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that make nonfiction exciting for readers. Alicia Klepeis began her career at the National Geographic Society. Alicia's travels have taken her from Singapore to Sydney to Sumbawa. Everywhere she goes she samples the local ice cream, gum, and candy options. Alicia has written several books and magazine articles for many markets, and is currently working on several nonfiction projects on international food, cool inventions, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York.
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ISBN 13 9781558858046
ISBN 10 1558858040
Title Francisco's Kites / Las Cometas de Francisco
Author Alicia Klepeis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pinata Books
Year published 2015-05-31
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.