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  KIdsWWwrite - Sarah's Stars - December 2005 - A Wish for Wings that Work
A Wish for Wings that Work is a memorable Christmas story that children will want to read again and again.
A Wish for Wings that Work leaves a warm glow in your heart.
Although this book is written for younger children (ages 3-8), adults and children of all ages will love Opus and A Wish for Wings that Work.
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 A Wish for Wings That Work - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story was a children's book by Berkeley Breathed that was published in 1991.
When it comes time to test the machine by jumping off a three mile high cliff, Opus decides to do something less dangerous, and goes home to make anchovy Christmas cookies.
He doesn't give up on his dream though, and makes a Christmas wish to Santa for "wings that will go!".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A_Wish_for_Wings_That_Work   (354 words)

  
 A Wish for Wings that Work @ Toonarific Cartoons
Opus wishes he could fly, so much that he writes a letter to Santa to bring him wings that work.
The ducks always mock him because he is a bird that can't fly.
The next morning, the ducks show up at Opus' house again, but this time carry him into the sky and lets him know what it is like to fly through the air.
www.toonarific.com /show.php?show_id=66   (213 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story: Books: Berkeley Breathed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
After working in a primary school library and reading various stories to the little kids, I realized that Breathed's books were far superior to most of the others.
The moral of the story is that when we are wishing for new skills or possessions, we should never lose sight of the value of that we already have.
A Wish for Wings that Work is a story about a penguin named Opus.
www.amazon.com /Wish-Wings-That-Work-Christmas/dp/0316106917   (1472 words)

  
 A Wish For Wings That Work Lyrics - by POISON THE WELL from album The Opposite Of December... A Season Of Seperation ...
A Wish For Wings That Work Lyrics - by POISON THE WELL from album The Opposite Of December...
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 About A Wish for Wings and Other Things
A bit more information on the book, "A Wish for Wings and Other Things" being sold in support of the Charity AMX, my wife wrote the book in response to her experience with my chronic illnesses.
One little girl enlists the help of her dreams to create a magical gift of wings for a friend who is ill. Together, they lift and take a ride, even though they are inside.
The first of these titled, A Wish For Wings and Other Things was released in 1996.
www.mattsoldcars.com /charityamx/awishforwings.html   (583 words)

  
   A Wish For Wings That Work: A Bloom County/Outland/Opus Fanlisting        (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Welcome to "A Wish For Wings That Work", fanlisting for the comi strip Bloom County, which became the comic stip Outland, which is currently the comic strip Opus!
By 1984, the strip took a decidedly more adult turn as characters broke the fourth wall and were seen forming unions, working "backstage" and recovering from binges.
A crowning glory was the animated special "A Wish For Wings That Work", an animated Christmas special which aired on CBS and was followed by a picture book.
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 Rulok the Gargoyle - Wings
The main thing that sets Rulok apart from other gargoyle costumes is the extendible wings.
Each spar is screwed to the main board then supported by a small plywood covering.
To complete the illusion of the wing operation the dog collars are put on before the unitard so the string is inside the arms and unseen from the outside.
www.geocities.com /RainForest/Vines/5629/rulok/wings/default.htm   (303 words)

  
 Wings (1927) Starring: Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers, Richard Arlen - Three Movie Buffs Review
Frank Sinatra: It Was a very Good Life Frank Sinatra will always be remembered for his life and his singing, but along the way he made some good films as well.
Opus 'N Bill: A Wish For Wings That Work
When the very first award for Best Picture was announced at the Academy Awards back in the spring of 1929 the WWI aerial epic Wings was the winner.
www.threemoviebuffs.com /review.php?movieID=wings   (717 words)

  
 The Opus interview - Lifestyle - MSNBC.com
And a Christmas TV special, “A Wish for Wings That Work”: I was in a studio full of fake snow for so long I thought I’d gone home to Antarctica after Global Warming.
When it first got sold to newspapers, some suity guy decided to name it “Bloom County”, which sounds a lot like “Doonesbury.” So everybody compared it to the other comic, and Berke worked real hard to be different.
And I had to work with him a lot.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/3541319   (1243 words)

  
 A Wish For Wings That Work Video
I found this information for those of you wishing to get a copy of AWFWTW.
I've had a lot of requests for copies of the show, but I don't have time or resources to keep making copies.
It is available on VHS and it was produced on Laserdisc for those of you that still have players (like me).
www.bloom-county.com /opusvideo.html   (58 words)

  
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 Wings Books, Book Price Comparison at 130 bookstores
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 World Famous Comics: A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story
Although we've had to discuss why Opus is okay with not getting his own set of wings that work, I think the message of being happy with and making the most of the gifts you already have has been recorded somewhere in their little brains.
Before going to bed on the night before Christmas, he tells a snow duck that he will be flying on Christmas morning.
It is done very well and fits well into the general spirit of the Christmas season.
www.worldfamouscomics.com /shopping/item-0316106917.shtml   (726 words)

  
 A Wish for Wings That Work (1991) (TV)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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 Opus & Bill - A Wish For Wings That Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Also known as : "Bloom County's Opus & Bill - A Wish For Wings That Work", "Opus n' Bill - A Wish For Wings That Work", "A Wish For Wings That Work"
Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for Opus & Bill - A Wish For Wings That Work to receive a rating.
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 The Blue Parrot » Blog Archive » A Wish for Wings the Work…and a bag of peanuts
The Blue Parrot » Blog Archive » A Wish for Wings the Work…and a bag of peanuts
A Wish for Wings the Work…and a bag of peanuts
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The character of Opus the penguin, appeared in the first year of Bloom County in 1980, and eventually appeared in his series of 11 best-selling cartoon collections, children's books, an animated television special (A Wish For Wings That Work) and an exclusive line of collectible items created with American Greetings.
Breathed, no stranger to animation, just directed a cartoon based on his book "Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big." The film features the voices of Frances McDormand, John Cleese, Haley Joel Osment and a live action cameo with Jonathan Winters.
Lori Sale, SVP of worldwide promotions, will work closely with the production to coordinate a promotional and licensing campaign for the film.
www.animationmagazine.net /features/12_19_2.html   (283 words)

  
 Opus & Bill: A Wish for Wings That Work (1991)
Opus & Bill: A Wish for Wings That Work (1991)
Opus & Bill: A Wish for Wings That Work
In this Christmas tale based on the well-known comic-strip, Opus the Penguin devises a plan for realizing his biggest dream: learning to fly like a real bird.
www.reel.com /movie.asp?MID=41645   (132 words)

  
 Untitled Document
It's schizophrenic guitar riffs and cymbal-crazy drum beats accompany screams that could easily be mistaken for a demons.
The hook in this song lies in the middle bit, when the guitars chug along to a slow beat whilst Moriera screams about repenting for his sins, but failing, and explaing how his "wings have yet to work".
Shows some slight emocore, Thrice-like parts, and slows things up a tad for the following song.
www.angelfire.com /ne2/thenewkid/rockreviews/oppositeofdecember.htm   (419 words)

  
 A Wish for Wings That Work : An Opus Christmas Story - Price Comparison   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
A Wish for Wings That Work : An Opus Christmas Story - Price Comparison
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A Wish for Wings That Work : An Opus Christmas Story
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 The Books: A Wish for Wings That Work by Berkeley Breathed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Books: A Wish for Wings That Work by Berkeley Breathed
Warner Books, its imprints with the name "Warner," and the W logo are trademarks of Time Warner Inc. or an affiliated company.
Used under license by Hachette Book Group USA, which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc.
www.twbookmark.com /jrun/books/90/0316106917   (74 words)

  
 a cartoon which I can't remember the title of. - The Superhero Hype! Boards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Re: a cartoon which I can't remember the title of.
Sounds like A Wish For Wings that Work.
I agree, it was great...I wish he would do more of them.
www.superherohype.com /forums/showthread.php?t=153364   (390 words)

  
 Funsteps - Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Product Name: Book - A Wish For Wings That Work
Description: Opus the penguin makes a Christmas wish that he might fly.
Written and illustrated by Berkeley Breathed, creator of the comic strips "Bloom County" and "Opus." Published by Little, Brown & Company.
www.funsteps.com /detail.aspx?ID=170   (43 words)

  
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