PRESS RELEASE - SILVERLINE BOOKS WISHES EVERY DAY COULD BE A KITE DAY! All-new children's graphic novel from DEAR DRACULA artist Vicente Navarrete! 13 January 2009

(Berkeley, CA) - Continuing the tradition of Silverline Books all-ages' graphic novels like DEAR DRACULA, BRUCE THE LITTLE BLUE SPRUCE and MISSING THE BOAT is Vicente Navarette's take on a favorite pastime, KITE DAY! "After being so taken with DEAR DRACULA, I was extremely pleased to once again work with Vinny on KITE DAY," Silverline Books Publisher Jim Valentino said. "KITE DAY is exactly the kind of book Silverline Books looks for: engaging graphic novellas that bridge the gap between comics and traditional all-ages' books suitable for kids and parents alike."

Told in a delightful rhyming narrative, KITE DAY is a charming all-ages book that takes the reader on a fanciful journey through the imagination of a spirited, young-at-heart elderly man on his kite flying afternoon. KITE DAY (DEC082278), a full-color 48-page 8.5 x 5.5 hardcover for $9.99, will be in stores February 4th, 2009.

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