{"product_id":"my-tiny-life-by-ruby-t-hummingbird-9780823443222","title":"My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird","description":"\u003cb\u003eTiny but mighty! A ruby throated hummingbird tells his own life story in this funny, bright, informative entry to the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMay 15: Today I poked my way out of this tiny egg.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith Mom feeding him insects and nectar, Ruby T. Hummingbird is soon able to beat his wings and fly--up, down, backward, and forward--and forage for himself. But don't be fooled! This elegant creature can turn into a fierce fighter if another hummingbird tries to feed on his flower--or his hummingbird feeder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJune 21: This flower is MINE! No you don't.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA second test of his strength comes when he migrates to a warmer climate in the fall and a cooler climate in the spring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarch 1, 5 a.m.: I'm off! Wish me luck.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChildren will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other books in The Nature Diary Series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Awesome Summer by P. Mantis\u003c\/b\u003e CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS \/Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird\u003c\/b\u003e A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Stinky Summer by S. Bug\u003c\/b\u003e A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul Meisel, who holds a master's degree in graphic design from Yale University, has illustrated many books for children, some of which he also wrote. \u003ci\u003eI See a Cat \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSee Me Run\u003c\/i\u003e are Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award books and\u003ci\u003e See Me Dig\u003c\/i\u003e is a Kirkus Reviews Best Book. \u003ci\u003eMy Awesome Summer by P. Mantis\u003c\/i\u003e is a SCIENCE Magazine Best Book and an AAS\/Subaru Finalist.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50553738592530,"sku":"9780823443222","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70a09994-bade-4670-a6c9-19ce386f0a52.jpg?v=1774962411","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-tiny-life-by-ruby-t-hummingbird-9780823443222","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}