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Hummingbird
CCBC Review:
This picture-book introduction to ruby-throated hummingbirds emphasizes their biannual migration between Mexico/Central America and the United States/Canada. The details of their behavior are framed inside the story of a Latine grandmother and her visiting New York City granddaughter, who view the tiny birds together before the girl heads back to the United States. In their distant homes a shared appreciation of the hummingbirds is one strand of the love that connects them. A thoughtfully diverse (by race, age, ability, and gender) human cast also welcomes the migrating birds, highlighting the connecting force of nature, while snippets of information in a distinct font supplement the primary storyline on many pages. Sumptuous illustrations glow with jewel-toned watercolor paints and pencil with gold ink highlights. ©2020 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Jane Ray
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Birds (Informational)
Grandmothers
Migration
Nature/Environment
Diversity subjects:
Latine
Multicultural General
On CCBC Booklist:
Eco-Reading: Selected Books for Children and Teens about Our Earth and the Environment
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2019
Pages: 29
ISBN: 9781536205381
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 598 Davies
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