After completing an Arts Degree at the University of Western Australia, Janet worked as a research assistant. Holmes was born and grew up in Perth, Western Australia. But will Daisy be able to right her wrong?Ībout the Author: Janet A. Now having the treasured kite just doesn't seem as important. But before she knows it, Daisy is running away, back to her home - with William's kite! Later, Daisy's elation over the kite turns to guilt, a feeling that keeps her awake all night. William shares the kite with Daisy and shows her how to fly it. It leads her to a young boy, William, who lives on the other side of the hill. Here is a beautiful, poetic picture book about discovering one of the most beautiful treasures of all - friendship.ĭaisy sees a yellow kite flying in the sky and is immediately taken with it.

#kidlitpicks July Round-Up: 17 Books about Little.

Let's Talk Illustrators #36: Jonathan Bentley.Let's Talk Illustrators #37: Katey Howes and Rebec.Let's Talk Illustrators #38: Rebecca Green.Hopefully your feed will be full this month of books that help us all along the way of building a good base of knowledge, play, and imaginative experiences so that our kids can understand the world around them and be resilient. This month’s was chosen and introduced by with a special message: As a clinical psychologist, I feel strongly about the importance of giving your kids a plethora of ways to express themselves. Other books will feature stories that give children the opportunity to imagine themselves in interesting narratives about sadness, hope, joy, fear, angry, and all the rest. This month, the #kidlitpicks theme is Little Kids, Big Emotions and we are excited to share some great picture books that address your children's big and budding feelings! Some books will aim directly at helping kiddos understand and express themselves (a major tantrum-busting skill) by featuring an array of emotions, illustrations, and feeling words. Did you know that reading with your kiddos supports the development of emotional intelligence? Well it does! By enhancing vocabulary, creating an openness to experience, and providing safe space for empathic imagination, books open our children to the world of emotions in pretty powerful ways.

Blue Sky Yellow Kite by Janet A. Holmes