Tico and the Golden Wings Paperback - 2000
by Leo Lionni; Leo Lionni (Illustrator)
From four-time Caldecott Honor winner Leo Lionni comes a classic fable about a very special bird with only one wish: to fly. An ALA Notable Book and Society of Illustrators Best Book of the Year. Full color.
From the rear cover
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.
A NOTE TO PARENTS AND TEACHERS
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.Dragonfly's Feather Fun
Tico is granted a shimmering pair of golden wings. You can make your own beautiful golden feather with just a few supplies.You'll need:
-- some old newspapers-- yellow construction paper
-- scissors-- glue
-- gold glitter
1. Spread the newspapers over your work area. This could get messy!
2. Have an adult help you cut a long feather shape out of the yellow paper.3. Carefully cut little slits all along the edges of your feather with an adult's help.
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.5. Hang your golden feather in a special place for everyone to see!
Dragonfly's Helping HandYou may not have golden wings, but you can still help other people! You might:
-- Clean your room without being asked.-- Draw a picture for someone who lives far away.
-- Tell a story to a younger sibling or friend.-- Ask an adult to help you collect cans or newspapers for recycling.
Dragonfly's Read and Remember
1. How do the birds treat Tico when he gets golden wings? Why?2. Why does Tico give away his golden feathers?
3. How do the birds treat Tico after his wings turn black?4. Why does Tico stillfeel different than his friends at the end of the story?
5. How are you different from your friends or family members?Dragonfly Dreams
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!From the jacket flap
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.
A NOTE TO PARENTS AND TEACHERS
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.Dragonfly's Feather Fun
Tico is granted a shimmering pair of golden wings. You can make your own beautiful golden feather with just a few supplies.You'll need:
-- some old newspapers-- yellow construction paper
-- scissors-- glue
-- gold glitter
1. Spread the newspapers over your work area. This could get messy!
2. Have an adult help you cut a long feather shape out of the yellow paper.3. Carefully cut little slits all along the edges of your feather with an adult's help.
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.5. Hang your golden feather in a special place for everyone to see!
Dragonfly's Helping HandYou may not have golden wings, but you can still help other people! You might:
-- Clean your room without being asked.-- Draw a picture for someone who lives far away.
-- Tell a story to a younger sibling or friend.-- Ask an adult to help you collect cans or newspapers for recycling.
Dragonfly's Read and Remember
1. How do the birds treat Tico when he gets golden wings? Why?2. Why does Tico give away his golden feathers?
3. How do the birds treat Tico after his wings turn black?4. Why does Tico stillfeel different than his friends at the end of the story?
5. How are you different from your friends or family members?Dragonfly Dreams
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!Details
- Title Tico and the Golden Wings
- Author Leo Lionni; Leo Lionni (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reissue
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dragonfly Books, New York
- Date November 14, 2000
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780394830780 / 0394830784
- Weight 0.19 lbs (0.09 kg)
- Dimensions 8.93 x 6.99 x 0.13 in (22.68 x 17.75 x 0.33 cm)
- Ages 03 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Reading level 640
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Indian
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Wishes, Fairy tales
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 74015315
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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