{"product_id":"the-courage-of-the-little-hummingbird-a-tale-told-around-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeah Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMagaly Morales\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA freshly retold animal fable about heroism, hope, and community, from award-winning creators Leah Henderson and Magaly Morales\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.4 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170729037959,"sku":"9781419754555","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c3b05fdce21854beccc1a1b501c2b619.webp?v=1733350239","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-courage-of-the-little-hummingbird-a-tale-told-around-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}