{"product_id":"the-courage-of-the-little-hummingbird-a-tale-told-around-the-world-9781419754555","title":"The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourage of the Little Hummingbird\u003c\/i\u003e is a freshly retold animal fable about heroism, hope, and community, from award-winning creators Leah Henderson and Magaly Morales.\u003c\/b\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\u003e The story of the little hummingbird has been told around the world in many forms and across many cultures, and is believed to have originated among the Indigenous Quecha people of modern-day Ecuador. In this picture book 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\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes an author's note, as well as information on the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. She resides in Washington, D.C. \u003cbr\u003e\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599574733074,"sku":"9781419754555","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_363f83a1-061f-4642-98da-5be6c8b7a761.jpg?v=1732202375","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-courage-of-the-little-hummingbird-a-tale-told-around-the-world-9781419754555","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}