K Is for Kite: God's Springtime Alphabet

God's Alphabet

by Kathy-jo Wargin, Kim Gatto (Illustrator)

As soft April showers make our hearts sing, let’s find the sweetness of God’s gentle spring. Discover both God’s world and the alphabet through the refreshing newness of springtime experiences. Beautiful illustrations and playful poetry fill this book with everything spring from A to Z. From the first April shower to flying kites and playing in puddles, young readers will delight in the uplifting seasonal message and will grow in their appreciation of the spring season and the miracle of new beginnings.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

First published February 14, 2010

About the author

Kathy-jo Wargin is the bestselling author of more than fifty books for adults and children. With more than 1.2 million copies sold, she writes across genres and age-groups, and has earned national recognition for award–winning titles such as Michigan’s Official State Children’s Book The Legend of Sleeping Bear, the International Reading Association’s Children's Choice Award Winner The Legend of the Loon, the Bank Street College of Education Best Book Listee The Voyageur’s Paddle, the IRA Teacher's Choice Award Winner Win One for the Gipper, and many more.

Reviews

[Margaret Chind · Rating 5 out of 5]

“From sweet April showers that make our hearts sing, may you feel every blessing of God’s gentle spring.” K is for Kite has to be my favorite of Kathy-jo Wargin’s God’s Seasonal Alphabet books so far. While we love P is for Pumpkin, F is for Fireflies, and S is for Snowman, K is for Kite is the best. The illustrations from Kim Gatto and fun and breezing and perfect for this weather. The verse on each page to accompany each letter is delightful and fun to read. I wouldn’t be opposed to having these be memorized by a preschooler and used as alphabet flashcards.

Going from the color choices on the background of a page to the fun phrases, I love it all and my daughter delights to read it again and again. It is our favorite read this spring for sure.

*Thanks to Zondervan for providing a copy for review.*

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[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a somewhat unusual book because it can be read at two levels. One withe the text at the top of the pages can be read as a Christian Easter story.
However, by reading the text at 5he bottom of the page this is simply an abc picture book about the various creatures will sees in springtime. Copyright in 2010 the illustrations seemed a bit dated, but it could be the style.

[Cricket Muse]

Springtime is right time to rejoice in God’s creation and Kathy-jo Wargin and Kim Gatto do so in their collaborative effort entitled K if for Kite. This picture book resonates with all the varied elements found in spring and the portrayed child shows this variety through depicted cheery poetic verse and accompanying illustrations. Young readers can easily appreciate the exuberance felt when spring arrives. From April’s showers to playing marbles to feeling spring’s “zing”, this seasonal alphabet glorifies God’s blessings. Adults and children will enjoy the reminder of how much spring is appreciated.

Wargin’s prose holds throughout the book, with nary an awkward rhyme or forced play upon the theme of spring alphabet. There is a delightful mix of expected and unexpected spring wonders to appreciate through the book. The illustrations are reminiscent of child art and reflect the merry energy that spring can produce. Those looking to introduce or reinforce God’s miraculous season changes will welcome K if for Kite as a reading choice.

[Stacy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written in rhyme, this book goes through the alphabet and helps children learn about God's world as it relates to springtime. The illustrations are bright, and there is a springtime blessing at the end of the book.