About This Book
Reach for this book when your child notices a tiny blur of wings in the garden and asks a dozen questions about how something so small can move so fast. It is a perfect choice for fostering a sense of stewardship for the environment and teaching the value of perseverance in the face of immense challenges. This lyrical nonfiction work explores the life cycle and incredible migratory journey of the hummingbird. Through jewel-toned illustrations and crisp photography, Suzanne Slade highlights the bird's role as a pollinator and its 5,000-mile annual trek. Parents will appreciate how the book balances scientific facts with a sense of wonder, making it ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are beginning to explore the natural world. It encourages children to appreciate the strength found in small packages and the quiet miracles happening in their own backyards.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. It touches on the dangers of migration and the physical demands of survival in a matter-of-fact way that emphasizes resilience rather than tragedy. There is no depiction of death, though the stakes of their journey are clear.
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