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A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story

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A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story

by Berkeley Breathed

About this title: Opus the penguin wishes he could fly, but unfortunately his penguin wings won't let him. Will Santa Claus be able to grant Opus's wish? Color and b&w illustrations accompany the text.

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Edition: Second Printing Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston Date Published: 1991 ISBN-13: 9780316107587 ISBN: 0316107581

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Apr 7, 2009
By Christopher, Des Plaines, IL

"A favorite Christmas book (and movie)."

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Jan 7, 2009
By Brianna, Altoona, PA

"Genre: Picture book

Reading Level: transitional, ages 6-10

Topics and Themes: This book is about Christmas. Opus, the main character, wishes that he had wings that work like other birds. The book is about accepting what you are given because everyone is special in their own ways.

Curricular Use: Good for a read aloud

Social: This book deals with accepting the things we cannot change. Opus is envious of other birds who can fly. He tries to fly several times but it never quite works. He wishes to Santa to bring him wings that work. He ends up saving Santa and his sleigh when it gets stuck in the water. Penguins are good underwater but none of the other birds can help. He saves the day with his abilities.

Literary Element: Uses foreshading. In the beginning he wants to fly so bad but can't. After he saves Santa, all the birds that can fly make his wish come true. It also uses irony. He wishes to be any bird other than a penguin because he can't fly. In the end though all the other birds are jealous of him because he saves Santa.

Text and Illustrations: The illustrations are beautiful. The author/ illustrator also has an Opus comic strip. He takes this book much further than his comic strips though to create intricate skylines and detailed pictures. The text and pictures are also very humorous."

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Jan 5, 2009
By Nicole, University Place, WA

"Another wonderful Breathed book!"

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Dec 6, 2008
By Joanne, Pelham, NY

"I love this beautiful, touching story!!!"

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