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spenkevich's review against another edition
4.0
THEY ARE CATS THEY HAVE WINGS THIS IS DELIGHTFUL!
Fly my pretty kitties, fly!
But for real, everything Ursula K Le Guin touched was gold, like Midas asking Dionysus for the gift of being an awesome author instead. Aimed at children, this is a bit of a slight story but it just comes alive with such whimsy and wonder in Le Guin’s clever prose. Why do these cats have wings? They just do. ‘Maybe they have wings because I dreamed, before they were born, that I could fly away from this neighborhood,’ the mother thinks, which so perfectly begins this tale about fleeing the dangers of the city only to discover that its a dangerous world everywhere. But this also becomes a warm tale about how just because things are different doesn’t mean they are bad. It’s all just rather fun, having a good sense of justice and compassion folded into this adorable little story while also having wry lines like ‘few people know what fish think about injustice, or anything else.’ But most importantly it is cats. With wings. And it is hard to top that.
For further cute cats from Le Guin also check out her surreal picture book [b:Cat Dreams|6590989|Cat Dreams|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328840387l/6590989._SX50_.jpg|6784566]
Fly my pretty kitties, fly!
But for real, everything Ursula K Le Guin touched was gold, like Midas asking Dionysus for the gift of being an awesome author instead. Aimed at children, this is a bit of a slight story but it just comes alive with such whimsy and wonder in Le Guin’s clever prose. Why do these cats have wings? They just do. ‘Maybe they have wings because I dreamed, before they were born, that I could fly away from this neighborhood,’ the mother thinks, which so perfectly begins this tale about fleeing the dangers of the city only to discover that its a dangerous world everywhere. But this also becomes a warm tale about how just because things are different doesn’t mean they are bad. It’s all just rather fun, having a good sense of justice and compassion folded into this adorable little story while also having wry lines like ‘few people know what fish think about injustice, or anything else.’ But most importantly it is cats. With wings. And it is hard to top that.
For further cute cats from Le Guin also check out her surreal picture book [b:Cat Dreams|6590989|Cat Dreams|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328840387l/6590989._SX50_.jpg|6784566]
laeral's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
michaelayount's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
wanderingstories's review against another edition
3.0
Catwings is a beautiful short story about four cats that have wings.
They leave their mother's nest and go out into the "big wide world".
Once their out of the family's nest, they see what the world is really like.
There are always other 'animals' (or people) picking on them and just because you are different - they tease, bully or hurt you.
I thought this was a beautiful, meaningful story about growing up and finding your own way through life.
"Oh, Hank," Susan whispered, "their wings are furry."
"Oh, James," Harriet whispered, "their hands are kind."
They leave their mother's nest and go out into the "big wide world".
Once their out of the family's nest, they see what the world is really like.
There are always other 'animals' (or people) picking on them and just because you are different - they tease, bully or hurt you.
I thought this was a beautiful, meaningful story about growing up and finding your own way through life.
"Oh, Hank," Susan whispered, "their wings are furry."
"Oh, James," Harriet whispered, "their hands are kind."
cronads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
beginningbookend's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
Just a sweet little kids book.
storyflowsolutions's review against another edition
3.0
Catwings is an imaginative and heartwarming tale of four kittens. It's a unique concept four cats to be born with wings, but Le Guin delivers a story that will last for generations.