Wings on Things

by Marc Brown

Marc Brown creates Wings on Things in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes and places, and introduces concepts to preschoolers in a most amusing way. Ages 3+

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Birds, Poetry, Collections

36 pages, Library Binding

First published March 12, 1982

About the author

Marc Tolon Brown is perhaps best known for his series of children's books about Arthur the aardvark, which was turned into an animated television show on PBS. Brown is a three-time Emmy Award winner, for his role on the television show inspired by his books.

He lives on Martha's Vineyard and in New York City with his wife, Laurie Krasny Brown. He has three children, sons Tolon and Tucker, and daughter Eliza. The names of his two sons have been hidden in all of the Arthur books except for one: Arthur's Tooth.

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another simple book for young kids exploring all the different wings and the creatures that wear them. Not a whole lot here. The artwork is ok, but it looks a little cheap in some ways.

The nephew wasn’t into this book and he gave it one star and then filled in all his yellow stars on his sheet because he wanted too. He doesn’t get the concept of ratings I don’t think.

I realize this is by the author of the Arthur books.

[Jennifer Heise · Rating 3 out of 5]

My kindergartener wasn't too interested in having this read to him, or in reading it to me, but he did take it to breakfast as reading material (our whole family reads at breakfast). And it's pretty cute.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a full of eye appealing fast rhyming text to help children not only how to read but things that have wings and things that DO NOT have wings.. comparison book.

[John Yelverton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the rhyming scheme of this little book as it teaches children about wings and what they look like and what they can do. It's a very cute little children's book.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Grade

Brown does a great job of exploring the world of wings. He uses the word wings on every page to continue to introduce wings into their vocabulary. The book also has simple sentences with five to ten words each. There is lots of negative space on each page, but the pages are also filled with illustrations pertaining to what is written on each page. This book would appeal to younger children because of the colorful graphics on the funness of the story.

Language Arts/Science

Students could discover and learn about all types of animals with wings.

[Erik Erickson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Best suited for the two year old in the house, Wings on Things, used rhyming throughout, written in different verse. The cadence was choppy. My version was published in 1982 and my son and I enjoyed the throwback illustrations of a simpler time (my childhood)although he did not put it in such terms.

[Jelisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story can be used to describe animals that fly/animals with wings, so this would be a perfect book to read when discussing characteristics of particular animals. I also think it would be great to compare and contrast.

[Tracy Poff]

Cute picture book in not-so-excellent verse. "Wings of many sizes/Big and small/and short and tall." just doesn't flow well. That aside, it's got nice illustrations and it's pretty funny. I did enjoy that one of the things that had wings was a wingback chair.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite a Seuss-ian book. I liked all the different types of wings mentioned, the rhyming and rhythm worked for the most part, some pictures I liked more than others, but over all it was a fun book to read.

[Jane Njoroge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wings on Things
by Marc Brown
The book is age appropriate with a lot o repetition. The book talks about wings how they are wonderful. Wings helps to fly,and come in twos. The book reminds children that you keep to your dream and you will fly higher.

[eRin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn't too memorable, but it was cute. A good rhyming early reader book. It was read to me easily by a six-year-old.

[Cassandra Roach · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my 1 year olds favorite book right now... I read it to him 4 times in a row last night!!

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is s a fun story about wings and the ability to fly. Its rhyming narrative and fun cartoonish illustrations are great for beginning readers. It's an entertaining book to read aloud as well.

[Angela Barakat]

I read this with both my children.

[Scott Hayden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sing songy & colorful.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fun book points out things that have wings and things that don't. Rhyming is used with -ing word family!

[Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read for those kindergarten to first grade.

[Netanella · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun book, but not exciting. The Bernstain Bears won out over this one on which book to read over and over again to a rambunctious three-year-old.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good for a formulaic, Seuss-like book.

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun exploration of many things who have wings! Nice illustrations, gentle clear language and just fun.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because I like wings. I also enjoyed this book because there were a lot of wings in this book.

[Lacy | literary_lacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute read that my daughter picked out to read during Dr. Seuss week.

This book features many things that have wings, not just animals and insects. This book had simple sentences, and colorful illustrations that kept my kids’ attention, and that they really enjoyed.

This book is adorable and great for Dr. Seuss week.

[Mari]

It felt like the wording was chosen just to keep the rhyme in many places, and the rhythm wasn't too great... it was quite like a Dr Suess book... It could work as a learning to read book, but wouldn't a preferred choice.

[Monica Loftus · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is easy to read and explains all the things that have wings...and things that don’t!

[Angel Lederhause · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute funny little book

[Mort's Kids · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's amazing how far you can get with competent rhyming.

Is this a groundbreaking Children's book? Emphatically not.
Will I read it again, rapidly and with panache? Obviously.

[Kassidy Crossley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wings on Things is such a fun book to read! It has some fun rhyming within the book!

[Kelly Wickham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun and creative book all about wings. It has great illustrations, bright and beautiful. It rhymes which always makes a book more fun. It's not too long or too short, but just right.

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[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

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