Kirsty&&&^s mother is dead and the girl is still grieving. Her grandfather understandshe&&&^s lost his daughter, after alland tries to reassure her. He teaches Kirsty to fly a rainbow-striped kite, noting that she is like her mother in her tenacity and willingness to try. As she masters kite-flying, some of Kirsty&&&^s other habits slip awaylike her needing a night light, or worrying whether her mother can see her from heaven. A day arrives when Kirsty is willing to let the kite go, too. Stilz&&&^s story twists and winds through the turmoil of a child&&&^s grief, respecting the many facets of mourning rather than distillingand thus oversimplifyingany one aspect. Colored pencil drawings portray Granddad&&&^s kindly concern and his comfortable paunch, as well as Kirsty&&&^s radiance as she comes to terms with her loss. All ages.
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