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Macmillan Children's Book

Tiny Bird

A Hummingbird's Amazing Journey

Author: Robert Burleigh; illustrated by Wendell Minor

Tiny Bird

Tiny Bird

$18.99

About This Book

Robert Burleigh's narrative nonfiction picture book follows a hummingbird’s migration south for the winter, with stunning art by Wendell Minor.

When the last summer...

Page Count
40
On Sale
04/14/2020
Age Range
5-9

Book Details

Robert Burleigh's narrative nonfiction picture book follows a hummingbird’s migration south for the winter, with stunning art by Wendell Minor.

When the last summer flowers open their petals to the sun, it’s time for a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to dip its beak into the heart of each bloom, extracting as much nectar as possible before the hard trip ahead.

Today is the day Tiny Bird begins its amazing journey south for the winter, traveling as fast as thirty miles an hour for hundreds of miles on end. The trip is long, with savage weather and many predators along the way, but Tiny Bird is built for this epic journey and eventually arrives at its winter home.

This inspiring migratory and life cycle story celebrates the important and impressive feat of a small but mighty creature.

Christy Ottaviano Books

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

ISBN

9781627793698

In The News

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year Pick

"Kids will be mesmerized by this dynamic portrait of one of nature’s winged wonders."--Booklist, starred review

"The simple narrative is set in short, poetic lines. There's suspense . . . And, there's expressive language, with alliteration, occasional rhyme, and plentiful imagery. A fine addition to "sense of wonder" collections." --Kirkus Reviews

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Scientific facts about hummingbird feeding and flight are emphasized in the formative text and the light-and motion-filled illustrations, which skillfully convey the bird’s movements." --Horn Book

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Tiny Bird

Tiny Bird

$18.99