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Paper Kite Craft and BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE Book Review!

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August 23, 2018 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 31 Comments

A special thank you goes out to Clavis Publishing for sending my family BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE Book to review and for providing press information. This story inspired a Paper Kite Craft and opinions expressed are that of my own.

One of the toughest ideas faced as a kid, is the concept of having to wait for something (at least it is for my kids). Patience is a skill that takes time to grasp and hopefully gets easier as they mature.

However our main character in BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE by Alan C. Fox and illustrated by Eefje Juijl, is a great example of a child being patient and even shows the value of hard work.

My daughter read this book to her brother and between the colorful illustrations and the story, they really enjoyed it. They even wanted me to read it to them again.

As I read it to them, I could see my children’s real life experiences through Fox’ s depiction of Benji’s disappointment when his toy broke. I also liked how Benji stepped up to complete chores to earn his new kite.

From a visual standpoint, I love how the illustrator Eefie Huijl depicted the character’s expressions as well as the beach at sunset. I could picture myself there during that time of day with the shadows creating silhouettes of the family.

Have your children ever struggled with waiting for something they wanted in the past? What are some of the ways you have tried to help teach them the value of patience?

About BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE:

Benji adores kites. All kinds of kites – big or small, plain or fancy, square or diamond- shaped. He loves flying them at the beach, watching them float high in the sky. One day Benji sees a giant orange kite at the toy store. He wants it more than anything else – ever. But his mom explains that he’ll need to earn the money to buy the kite. So Benji buckles down and weeds the garden for the next two weeks – the vegetables in the morning and the flowers in the afternoon. It seems like he’ll never be done.

Finally the special day arrives, and Benji’s mom hands him the giant orange kite of his dreams. At the beach, Benji lets his kite soar higher and higher with every gust of wind. He watches it rise above the people, the hotdog stand, and even the houses beyond. Soon the kite becomes a distant speck in the sky. Benji is thrilled. But when it’s time to pull the kite down and head back home, Benji can’t bear to do it. He wants to set the kite free to fulfill its destiny among the clouds. Benji lets the twine go and the kite disappears into the sunset sky. The kite may still be up there yet.

How To Make a Paper Kite Craft and Supplies needed:

3 Types of Construction Paper, (Orange, Red, Green)

2 Craft Sticks (and thank you Craft Project Ideas for sending me these handy items.)

Glue

Pencil

Ruler

Safety Scissors

Looking for another fun craft idea? Check out this Flower Frame Craft That Looks Like A Picket Fence!

Directions:

First glue the craft sticks together in a cross shape, allow this to set. Then, take a ruler and trace a kite shape around the craft sticks on the orange construction paper. Cut this shape out.

I also made a Kite Template to Download to make this easier.

Next, glue the center of the sticks to the kite shape. Then cut out ribbon shapes from the 3 pieces of construction paper and glue to the bottom of the kite. Allow this Paper Kite Craft to dry and once set feel free to tape to a mirror to look like it is suspended in air.

Alan C. Fox is the bestselling author of three books for adults, PEOPLE TOOLS, PEOPLE TOOLS FOR BUSINESS, and PEOPLE TOOLS FOR LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS. His two children’s books are BENJI AND THE 24 POUND BANANA SQUASH (Clavis 2017) and BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE (Clavis 2018). An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and relationships expert, Alan is also the publisher of the poetry magazine, Rattle. He founded a charity that works to maximize the potentional of youth as well as an organization that encourages young people to become active in helping others. Alan lives in Los Angeles, California. To learn more, visit Alan’s website: alancfox.com

Eefje Juijl is a graduate of the School of the Arts Utrech, creates colorful illustrations for children’s books, magazines, postcards and more. She lives in The Netherlands with her partner Philip, her son Guus, daughter Fien, and their dog Jip.

I hope your family also enjoys BENJI AND THE GIANT KITE and you have a great time creating your own Paper Kite Craft!

Carlee @ FLL

Looking for another fun craft idea? Check out this Flower Frame Craft That Looks Like A Picket Fence!

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Comments

  1. Angelica Dimeo says

    August 23, 2018 at 10:08 am

    I have told my son that he will get such and such item for a special occasion and usually my son will forget about for awhile
    Reply
  2. Katherine S says

    August 23, 2018 at 10:56 am

    I just told my middle child if he starts using the potty and wearing underwear that he can get the toy we have on the wall. The toy will stay on the wall until he does.
    Reply
  3. Abigail Gibson says

    August 23, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    My nephew is very patient and knows his mother struggles with finances and he never asks for anything. I help out whenever I am able to.
    Reply
  4. Jacquelyn Cannon says

    August 23, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I told my grandson if he went up one letter grade in each subject on his report card, I would buy him a video game. He was very patient and his report card improved 100%.
    Reply
  5. Linda G says

    August 23, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    My grandson is learning to wait, he will tell me only 5 more days and we get to go see the movie.
    Reply
  6. Anne Higgins says

    August 23, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    This happens all the time! We encourage then to realize that they don't NEED the item and that waiting for it (if they might get it) will make it that much better.
    Reply
  7. Rebecca W says

    August 23, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    I don't buy my kids everything that they want. I think it's important for kids to realize that things cost money, and that you can wait for things.
    Reply
  8. mary chapman says

    August 23, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    At my son's age, he is most impatient about food! As soon as he sees it, he wants it and doesn't want to wait for me to prepare it. Depending on what it is, I will either have him sit at the table for the few minutes it takes to make the food, or I pick him up so he can watch and/or participate in making the food.
    Reply
  9. Derek Miller says

    August 23, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    My kids have struggled at times waiting for what they want. If it is something to buy I usually make them earn it somehow. If it is one of those for lack of a better way to word it nagging things I teach my kids that no means no.
    Reply
  10. Cynthia C says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:54 am

    My kids are quite different when it comes to being patient. One is very good about it and the other wants everything immediately.
    Reply
  11. Amy D says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Currently, my 3 year old daughter wants to learn "site words" like her big sister. However, I keep telling her that she needs to learn her letters first. Haha. So, we have been working really hard to teach her the letters. :-)
    Reply
  12. Felicia Lockamy says

    August 25, 2018 at 3:13 am

    As a single mom, my son is very good at understanding.
    Reply
  13. angie says

    August 25, 2018 at 11:21 am

    patience is something that we have all struggled with some time or another. If the time period will be days of waiting then we often have a count down to the event or time that we are waiting for.
    Reply
  14. Casey Garvey says

    August 25, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    I think all kids struggle with patience! My daughter is 7, and is great at it because it was instilled from birth. My 9 year old step son on the other hand, eh, its now.
    Reply
  15. Jenny Q. says

    August 26, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    I think every child is unique and while patience was something that my three oldest kids had, my youngest struggles with it. We are working with him with it and at the same time I think it requires a lot more patience from the parent while parenting a child who has a very hard time waiting for things.
    Reply
  16. Ashley C says

    August 28, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    My son struggles with waiting to get places in the car. We are working on it
    Reply
  17. Denise M says

    August 31, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    My kids have no patience and we are really struggling with that right now
    Reply
  18. Rosanne says

    September 2, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    My grandchildren have had to learn the value of patience. They like to come stay at our house and they often have to wait due to school activities or our schedule but we make it worth their while.
    Reply
  19. olga says

    September 3, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    My little one has very little patience. I try and teach her by saying we will do this soon.
    Reply
  20. Leela says

    September 4, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    Yes, absolutely. We have them do chores to earn things.
    Reply
  21. susan smoaks says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:46 am

    waiting is hard. we talk about things we have waited for in the past and how those things worked out. it works for us.
    Reply
  22. Antoinette M says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:52 am

    My daughter counts down the days to her birthday, Christmas, etc. on her calendar.
    Reply
  23. Karen Gonyea says

    September 6, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    My son is a great planner and loves to save for big ticket items - we make it fun !!
    Reply
  24. Hesper Fry says

    September 9, 2018 at 9:45 am

    My daughter is always very excited for Christmas to come around and doesn't want to wait. I just talk to her about we need to be patient and good things come to those who wait.
    Reply
  25. Kayla klontz says

    September 9, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    My son always gets impatient about things and I simply tell him that in life, you sometimes have to wait. He's normally pretty good about it though after I explain to him around how long it'll be until he receives something.
    Reply
  26. Serissa Mcanally says

    September 9, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    I always tell my children that good things come to those who wait. I also make them spend their own money to buy some things, so they must learn to be patient until they have earned enough money to buy whatever it is that they want
    Reply
  27. Tammy iler says

    September 9, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    I try to teach them to be patient so they don't make mistakes and whatever they are doing
    Reply
  28. Philip Lawrence says

    September 9, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    My children wanted the Cabbage Patch dolls which were limited in supply. I taught them that patience is fun because you have something to look forward to getting.
    Reply
  29. Sand says

    September 9, 2018 at 10:40 pm

    They are still little and aren't very patient but we express it all the time how important being patient is. With the older, four year old, we make him count that way he can grasp the concept of time and patience.
    Reply
  30. Laurie Nykaza says

    September 9, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    My kids are both patience one has a heart transplant and is Diabetic . My daughter had Lymphoma at 7 they have had so many Dr visits hospital stays they just have such patience I didn't do anything special for them.
    Reply
  31. Lesley F says

    September 25, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    My granddaughter loves flying kites and she would love to do this as a craft project
    Reply

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