Synopses & Reviews
After little Icarus and his dad make a bird-shaped kite, Dad warns Icarus to hold on to the string and not let it fly too high. But Icarus disobeys, and soon the kite gets caught in the trees! Dad helps him repair the kite so they can play with it again, and Icarus learns the importance of being careful. Joan Holubandrsquo;s carefully crafted text is brought to life by Leslie Patricelliandrsquo;s famously humorous illustrations. Includes a summary of the original Icarus myth.
Review
andquot;A playful modern-day riff on a classic mythological tale.andquot;
About the Author
Joan Holub is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 130 childrenandrsquo;s books, including the popular series Goddess Girls. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Leslie Patricelli has published more than 25 books for children, including Yummy Yucky and other titles in the bestselling Bald Baby board-book series. She lives in Ketchum, Idaho.