King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan


APA Information: Khan, R. (2014). King for a Day. Lee & Low Books. 

 Book Information: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/k/rukhsana-khan/king-for-a-day.htm. 

 Author Information: https://www.rukhsanakhan.com. 

Genre: Children’s Cultural Picture Book

Reading Level: AD600L

Summary:
This book takes place during Basant and follows a Pakistani boy named Malik who is in a wheelchair. Malik wants to try to capture the most kites so he can become “king” for the day. At the end of the day, Malik has a huge pile of captured kites including the next door bully’s. However, the bully reappears and tries to take a girl’s kite. Malik finds a way to help this girl. 

Target Audience: 
The target audience is children ages five to seven. Children who have experience with bullying will relate to this book. Children who want to read a more diverse book will enjoy King for a Day.

Evaluation:
I would highly recommend this book. The illustrations are amazing and really add to the diversity of the book. This book definitely stands out when it comes to diversity because the main character is a Pakistani boy who needs to use a wheelchair. This is a great read for children!

Reader Response Activity:
After reading this book, children can create their own kite out of materials available in the classroom or at home. This will allow children to recall the kites in the illustrations and children can participate in their own kite festival.

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