Tico and the Golden Wings

From master storyteller and artist Leo Lionni heres the hopefilled tale of alittle bird born without wings who is one day granted his dearest wish.A NOTE TO PAR... » 

From master storyteller and artist Leo Lionni heres the hopefilled tale of alittle bird born without wings who is one day granted his dearest wish.A NOTE TO PARENTS AND TEACHERSThe fun continues after the story is finished As part of the DragonflyDifference weve included two pages of activities inspired by this story. Wehope youll enjoy them with a child after reading this Dragonfly Book.Dragonflys Feather FunTico is granted a shimmering pair of golden wings. You can make your ownbeautiful golden feather with just a few supplies.Youll need some old newspapers yellow construction paper scissors glue gold glitter1. Spread the newspapers over your work area. This could get messy2. 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 anadults help.4. Have an adult help you pour a little glue onto your feather. Then carefullysprinkle gold glitter over the glue. Shake off the extra glitter onto thenewspapers.5. Hang your golden feather in a special place for everyone to seeDragonflys 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.Dragonflys Read and Remember1. 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 DreamsThe wishingbird in this story gives Tico golden wings. Imagine that thewishingbird granted you one wish. What would you wish for? «