A freshly retold animal fable about heroism, hope, and community, from
award-winning creators Leah Henderson and Magaly Morales
Across oceans, lands, and skies
In whispers, shouts, and in many different languages
the story of the little hummingbird of the Great Forest can always be
heard
The 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.
Lyrically 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.
Includes an author's note, as well as back matter on the origins of the
folktale and facts about hummingbirds.