George Inman's writing is beautiful and poetic as he weaves a fantastic tale about Katie the kite. She is boastful and proud, and she longs to be free of her string. One day her string snaps, and she finds herself spending several seasons of the year stuck in some far-off tree branches. With so much time to think, she begins to appreciate her friends and family. Finally a boy rescues Katie, patches her up, and sends her flying high once again, but now she has a changed heart toward herself and others.

This book is written in an attempt to bring to life the concept that we gain our value only from God's love and redeeming grace in Jesus Christ, not through our own attempts at creating self-worth. The black-line illustrations are perfect for young children who would like to color the pictures and bring Katie to life as they imagine her. The following link enables you to preview a PDF of the entire book:   http://www.bumpypumpkin.com/images/EveryKiteWebVersion2_small_file.pdf . The book sells for $9, but it can also be purchased laminated so that a child can color it time and time again using dry erase markers. I highly recommend this endearing allegorical tale of God's love and how He changes our hearts.