Description A retelling of an ancient Quechuan fable follows the hummingbird as she makes a valiant effort to put out the fire threatening her forest home, teaching her woodland companions that doing something is better than doing nothing at all.
Reviews Customer Booksource Cheryl Dickemper, Collection Development Manager Star Star Star Star Star 6/25/2010 7:39:21 AMThe text in this book is simple, making it an easy read-aloud for younger children, but the illustrations and the story will appeal to upper elementary students as well. A perfect choice for character education and citizenship--teaches students it's important for everyone to do what they can to help, no matter how little that may be.