Dare to be different. Dare to fly.
Lulu wasn't planning to go outside-until that strange little kite showed up.
It was plain. A little ragged. Definitely lost. But when Lulu tried to reel it in, it didn't act like any kite they'd ever seen. It tugged like a scrappy pup, soared like a runaway train, spun into a flouncy party hat, then sailed off like a pirate ship.
As Lulu chases it through the neighborhood, imagination takes flight and catches the attention of other kids, curious and unsure. What begins as one child's game becomes something more-a spark for creativity, self-expression, and joy that's impossible to pin down.
Rainbow Kite is a playful, empowering story about following your imagination wherever it leads-and the freedom that comes when you do.
A youngster’s imagination takes flight in Bennett’s picture book.
Lulu spots a kite outside the window and ventures outside. As the child plays with this somewhat ragged kite, it takes on many shapes and forms, taking them around the neighborhood in a game of pretend. The unassuming object becomes a pet, a train, a pirate’s hat, and much more. Lulu’s game with the kite eventually catches the attention of other curious neighborhood children, and in the end, the kite is appreciated as something beautiful: “the once-plain kite bobbed and fluttered the way a bird might, a rainbow feathered bird, as it lifted high, high, high.” Bennett’s story helps children understand the importance of creativity and freedom while challenging gender stereotypes. When the kite becomes a train, a child exclaims, “And trains are for boys. Are you a boy?” Lulu confidently responds with, “I like trains,” rejecting the assumption that interests must be tied to gender. Similarly, when asked, “Are you a boy pirate or a girl pirate?” Lulu gives a simple yet powerful answer that emphasizes individuality over labels: “Arrrgh. I am a pirate pirate!” The characters vary in skin tone and gender expression; Lulu has light skin and brown hair. Brown’s bright, boldly lined digital illustrations complement the playful tone, though occasional inconsistencies in character depictions may momentarily disrupt the narrative flow.
A warm celebration of creativity and self-expression.
Kelly Bennett
