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by Grace Hallworth (Author), Sophie Bass (Illustrator)
Arty has a magical dream about flying a wonderful kite made of many colors. But when his mother wakes him, he realizes that it was just his imagination
Arty has a magical dream about flying a wonderful kite made of many colors. But when his mother wakes him, he realizes that it was just his imagination. Will Arty's family be able to help him make his dream come true of making his own marvelous kite in time for the kite festival? And will he know how to fly it without the help of his friends?Author Biography
Grace Hallworth (1929-2021) was born in Trinidad and arrived in the UK on a Churchill Fellowship, travelling from Trinidad via internships at the Toronto and New York City public libraries. She was appointed children's librarian for Hertfordshire Libraries, serving in several key roles from 1957 to 1985. When she retired, Grace continued as a professional storyteller and helped establish the Society of Storytelling, becoming its first chair. Sophie Bass is a London-based Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage. She creates work inspired by music, social justice, mythology, and symbolism. Previous work includes her bold and evocative illustrations for John Agard's Windrush Child.
