{"product_id":"the-courage-of-the-little-hummingbird-a-tale-told-around-the-world-leah-henderson-hardcover","title":"The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World -- Leah Henderson, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA freshly retold animal fable about heroism, hope, and community, from award-winning creators Leah Henderson and Magaly Morales\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcross oceans, lands, and skies\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn whispers, shouts, and in many different languages\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe story of the little hummingbird of the Great Forest can always be heard\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story of the little hummingbird has been told around the world in many forms and across many cultures, believed to have originated among the Indigenous Quecha people of modern-day Ecuador. In this spin on the globally popular legend, when a disastrous forest fire threatens the Great Forest, the hummingbird must inspire all the animals to work together to save their homes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLyrically told by Leah Henderson and vividly illustrated by Magaly Morales, this tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity is a reminder that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes an author's note, as well as back matter on the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leah Henderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.40h x 8.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419754555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeah Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Day for Rememberin'\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Together We March\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Daddy Speaks Love\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYour Voice, Your Vote.\u003c\/i\u003e Her middle-grade novels include \u003ci\u003eThe Magic in Changing Your Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, a SCBWI Golden Kite Awards finalist, and \u003ci\u003eOne Shadow on the Wall, \u003c\/i\u003ea Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. Henderson holds an MFA in writing and is on faculty in Spalding University's School of Creative and Professional Writing. \u003cb\u003eMagaly Morales\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eWhat Can You Do with a Paleta?\u003c\/i\u003e, a Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award winner, as well as \u003ci\u003eChavela and the Magic Bubble\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Piñata in a Pine Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePura's Cuentos\u003c\/i\u003e. She was born in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leah Henderson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742482194660,"sku":"9781419754555","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781419754555.jpg?v=1780878537","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-courage-of-the-little-hummingbird-a-tale-told-around-the-world-leah-henderson-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}