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Wings on Things
36 pages
A wacky, whimsical whirl through a brightly illustrated world of things that fly and things that definitely do not.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like taking a breezy, bouncing flight through a world of pure childhood imagination. Driven by a brisk, rhythmic pace, the easy-to-read rhymes propel young readers through a cheerful exploration of creatures and objects that have wings, playfully contrasted with absurd examples of things that definitely do not. The tone is wonderfully wacky and whimsical, perfectly matched by dazzling, bold illustrations that keep the energy high from page to page. It is an experience rooted in lighthearted discovery, offering a joyful emotional arc that moves from simple curiosity to outright silliness. This is a delightful, energetic read for children and early readers who love bouncy wordplay and vibrant, silly art.
- Mood
- cheerful
- energetic
- silly
- Tone
- wacky
- whimsical
- playful
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- discovery and learning · the joy of flight · comparing and contrasting
- The writing
- Easy-to-read, bouncing rhymes that propel the reader forward with playful rhythm and repetition.
- The arc
- A joyful, bouncing journey from simple curiosity to silly, imaginative discovery.
- Who it's for
- Young readers and children who delight in silly rhymes, bold illustrations, and playful learning.
About the book
Illustrated in full color. "Wings! Wings! Wings! They are wonderful flying things..." Come join Marc Brown for a wacky, whimsical whirl through the world of winged things. Kids will learn about creatures and things that have wings and - equally as important - those that don't. "Wings are on eagles. Never on beagles. Always on ducks. Never on trucks. Wings on chairs. Never on bears..." Brown's dazzling, bold art perfectly complements his easy-to-read rhyming text giving this spiffy reissue a truly nifty set of sales wings!
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