Follow a tiny hummingbird on its journey from Central America to
Central Park in a captivating tale with exquisite illustrations echoing
the creature's jeweled tones.
Tz'unun! Tz'unun! A buzz of wings, a flash of color . . . There's a
very special visitor in Granny's garden. It's a hummingbird! And it's
just about to begin its long migration, heading north to its nesting
ground. Watch as it spreads joy to all who encounter it along its
two-thousand-mile trek. In an engaging text sprinkled with facts,
zoologist Nicola Davies introduces readers to this valiant bird, lighter
than a nickel, while Jane Ray's lush, intricate illustrations, accented
in gold Pantone, highlight its jewel-like beauty. More details about
hummingbirds, along with a bibliography and an index, are available at
the end to budding ornithologists.