Tico and the Golden Wings - (Pinwheel Books) by Leo Lionni (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>All Tico the wingless bird wants is a pair of golden wings to take him up over the mountaintops. But when his wish is granted, none of his friends will talk to him. Tico wonders all alone what's so wrong with being different, until he gives away his golden feathers. Illustrated.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A classic fable encouraging generosity and individuality, from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni.</b> <p/>Tico, a little bird born without wings, is one day granted his dearest wish. But the wings he gets are made of gold and his bird friends turn against him. "You think you are better than we are," they say. What Tico does with his golden feathers--and the important lesson he learns--is a fable that children will take to their hearts.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>From master storyteller and artist Leo Lionni, here's the hope-filled tale of a little bird born without wings who is one day granted his dearest wish.<P>A NOTE TO PARENTS AND TEACHERS<P>The fun continues after the story is finished! As part of the Dragonfly Difference, we've included two pages of activities inspired by this story. We hope you'll enjoy them with a child after reading this Dragonfly Book.<P>Dragonfly's Feather Fun<P>Tico is granted a shimmering pair of golden wings. You can make your own beautiful golden feather with just a few supplies.<P>You'll need: <BR>-- some old newspapers<BR>-- yellow construction paper<BR>-- scissors<BR>-- glue<BR>-- gold glitter<P>1. Spread the newspapers over your work area. This could get messy!<P>2. Have an adult help you cut a long feather shape out of the yellow paper.<P>3. Carefully cut little slits all along the edges of your feather with an adult's help.<P>4. Have an adult help you pour a little glue onto your feather. Then carefully sprinkle gold glitter over the glue. Shake off the extra glitter onto the newspapers.<P>5. Hang your golden feather in a special place for everyone to see!<P>Dragonfly's Helping Hand<P>You may not have golden wings, but you can still help other people! You might: <BR>-- Clean your room without being asked.<BR>-- Draw a picture for someone who lives far away.<BR>-- Tell a story to a younger sibling or friend.<BR>-- Ask an adult to help you collect cans or newspapers for recycling.<P>Dragonfly's Read and Remember<P>1. How do the birds treat Tico when he gets golden wings? Why?<P>2. Why does Tico give away his golden feathers?<P>3. How do the birds treat Tico after his wings turn black?<P>4. Why does Tico stillfeel different than his friends at the end of the story?<P>5. How are you different from your friends or family members?<P>Dragonfly Dreams<P>The wishingbird in this story gives Tico golden wings. Imagine that the wishingbird granted you one wish. What would you wish for? Why? On a separate piece of paper, draw a picture of your wish coming true. Then think about ways you can try to help make it happen!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A lovely, satisfying parable of beauty and generosity . . . richly evocative of Far Eastern Art." --<i>The New York Times</i> <p/>"The beauty of this book lies . . . in its luxury, its aesthetic, its gorgeous densely colored patterns of trees and ushes, and the birds themselves." --<i>The Boston Globe</i> <p/>"Children will take the hopes and wishes of the little bird born without wings to their hearts. . . . A lovely book, and one that cannot but leave a lasting impression." --<i>The Saturday Review</i> <p/>"Truly a beautiful book." --<i>McCalls</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Leo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he came to the United States in 1939. He was the recipient of the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was honored posthumously in 2007 with the Society of Illustrators' Lifetime Achievement Award. His picture books are distinguished by their enduring moral themes, graphic simplicity and brilliant use of collage, and include four Caldecott Honor Books: <i>Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, </i> and <i>Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse.</i> Hailed as "a master of the simple fable" by the <i>Chicago Tribune, </i> he died in 1999 at the age of 89.
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