Product Description
by Nicola Davies (Author), Jane Ray (Illustrator)
Follow a tiny hummingbird on its journey from Central America to Central Park in a captivating tale with exquisite illustrations echoing the creature's jeweled tones.
Tz'unun Tz'unun A buzz of wings, a flash of color . . . There's a very special visitor in Granny's garden. It's a hummingbird And it's just about to begin its long migration, heading north to its nesting ground. Watch as it spreads joy to all who encounter it along its two-thousand-mile trek. In an engaging text sprinkled with facts, zoologist Nicola Davies introduces readers to this valiant bird, lighter than a nickel, while Jane Ray's lush, intricate illustrations, accented in gold Pantone, highlight its jewel-like beauty. More details about hummingbirds, along with a bibliography and an index, are available at the end to budding ornithologists.Author Biography
Nicola Davies is a zoologist and award-winning author whose many books for children include Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, illustrated by Mark Hearld; Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, illustrated by Emily Sutton; and The Day War Came, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Nicola Davies lives in Wales.
Jane Ray is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including a stunning edition of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Jane Ray lives in London.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.9 x 10 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 07, 2019
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hummingbird
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
