Families who loved La leyenda de la cometa (The Kite's Legend) by Chen Jiang Hong often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grieving the loss of a cherished possession or struggling to let go of something they loved. It is a perfect tool for navigating the 'small' heartbreaks of childhood that feel very big to a young person. The story follows Dong-Dong, a young boy whose new kite is destroyed. To comfort him, his grandfather shares a beautiful ancient Chinese legend about two lovers who used their creativity to outsmart a powerful emperor. This multigenerational tale illustrates how art and imagination can transform sadness into something beautiful and enduring. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's feelings of loss while gently pivoting toward resilience and the power of storytelling. The stunning ink-on-rice-paper illustrations provide a meditative backdrop for this lesson in emotional healing and cultural heritage.
