King For A Day

King For A Day by Rukhsana Kham is a story about spring festival of Basant in Lahore, Pakinstan. This festival includes feasts, parties, and kite-flying battles. Malik is a boy who takes part in the kite-flying competitions. Unfortunately, he has to fly his kite against the mean boy who lives next door. He has many tough competitors but he pursues. He even has the chance to become King of Basant.

This is a great book about childhood and also the festival of Basant. Teachers could use this in their classroom to teach students about the festival and how it could compare to festivals here in the United States. Teachers could also use this to explain that bullies are everywhere and can teach a lesson on being kind to everyone. Parents could also use this book at home to teach acceptance to their children and to teach them about other cultures across the world. This book is very helpful in explaining this festival and children can get a good understanding of what it is about.