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With supplies from the craft store, an Asian-American family of five builds a dragon kite together. Double-page spreads show the steps of gluing, cutting, and painting, then the fun of flying the creation. Breezy, vibrant illustrations capture the pull of the wind not only on kite strings but also on the eager children. The minimal text seems an afterthought to the patterned, whimsical art. A brief history of kite flying is appended.