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Kite Day

The Ups and Downs of Mental Health

Lisa Varchol Perron Siski Kalla

$45

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English
Moon + Bird
20 May 2026
An evocative picture book for 3-6 years olds expressing the struggles a parent or guardian with Bipolar Disorder can experience as well as the strength and hope of their unconditional love.

Also features exquisite watercolor illustrations and back matter spread explaining mood disorder.

Mamus and her son love KITE DAYS. But conditions have to be right.

Sometimes the sun is shining, and the breeze is BLOWING perfectly. . .

but getting outside feels impossible.

Sometimes, they feel as strong and graceful as their kite, but their string gets TANGLED and the clouds roll in, so they must wait.

But despite the setbacks, the pair continue to try. And through the UPS AND DOWNS, their love always remains constant.

A touching tale expressing the struggles a parent or guardian with a mood disorder can experience while showcasing the strength and hope of a community's unconditional love.
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Illustrated by:   Siski Kalla
Imprint:   Moon + Bird
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 253mm,  Width: 204mm, 
ISBN:   9781917194112
ISBN 10:   1917194110
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 6 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Lisa Varchol Perron is a psychotherapist, which helps inform her writing about the resiliency of the human spirit. Lisa has been published in Highlights Hello, The Caterpillar, and The School Magazine. Lisa's debut picture book, PATTERNS EVERYWHERE, and her debut board book, MY LOVE FOR YOU, were published in 2023. Find out more information at https-//lisaperronbooks.com/ Siski Kalla was born into a storytelling family with Finnish, German and English roots, and she has always loved creating quirky characters and stories, bringing them to life via watercolour and pencil. Siski has illustrated more than 15 children's books, including the I Love You This Much! series from Wonderbly, Gertie is Not All Dogs and Let's Explore Snails! which won the Spark Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Find out more information at https-//siskikallaillustration.com/

Reviews for Kite Day: The Ups and Downs of Mental Health

""A carefully crafted, beautifully written story that's both effective and uplifting."" – Diana Murray, author of the bestselling Unicorn Day series ""Told with sensitivity and compassion, this beautiful story offers comfort and support to any child with a loved one struggling with a mood disorder."" – Rebecca Gardyn Levington, author of Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Finding Forgiveness and Some Days I'm The Wind ""Lisa Varchol Perron has written a deeply empathetic and ultimately hopeful story about navigating a parent's mood disorder. Gorgeous, lyrical, and important!"" – Suzy Levinson, author of Dinos that Drive and Animals in Pants


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