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A silly, escalating picture book about a boy trying to get his kite out of a tree by throwing increasingly ridiculous things at it.
Best for
Kids who love a joke that keeps getting more ridiculous with each page.
Why we picked it
A silly, escalating story about a boy trying to get his kite out of a tree by throwing increasingly ridiculous things at it — the absurd repetition is exactly what makes kids laugh harder each time.
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Reviewed by Givloom
Why it's here
A silly, escalating story about a boy trying to get his kite out of a tree by throwing increasingly ridiculous things at it — the absurd repetition is exactly what makes kids laugh harder each time.
Skip it if
It's built on one repeating joke that escalates — skip if the child prefers a story with more traditional plot movement.
Screen-free score
5/5
Mess level
Low
Parent involvement
Low
Faith-friendly
Yes
Author
Oliver Jeffers
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