Fish in the Air
By Kurt Wiese
The Story
A little Chinese boy named Fish begs his father to buy him the biggest fish-shaped kite in the shop — then a great wind called Tai Fung sweeps in and changes everything.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs for the biggest, flashiest version of anything at the store, this one gets right at that particular kind of wanting.
- Big idea: Getting exactly what you wished for doesn't always go the way you pictured it.
- Vibes: Breezy, old-fashioned, a little wild once the wind picks up.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories set in faraway places
- like to beg for the biggest version of a toy
- are working on handling it when things don't go as planned
- respond well to stories with a dramatic weather event
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Fish wanted the biggest kite he could find?
- Imagination: What do you picture Tai Fung, the big wind, looking like?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Fish felt once the wind arrived?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever wanted something so badly, then felt differently once you got it?
