When the Great Forest is on fire, all the animals want to flee their homes. But the little hummingbird refuses to abandon her beloved forest and fights to save it. Her courage and resolve, even while her wings are singed and her eyes are filled with smoke, prompts the other animals to join the defense of the forest. Inspired by a fable from the Quechua people in Ecuador, this vividly illustrated, stirring tale teaches young children to never give up in the face of adversity.
Leah Henderson is a writer, mentor, and teacher. She has written critically acclaimed picture books for young readers and middle school novels featuring underrepresented characters and cultures. She has served on committees for We Need Diverse Books, Highlight’s Foundation and Kweli Journal’s The Color of Children’s Literature Conference. Leah holds an MFA in Writing and is on the faculty in Spalding University’s graduate writing program. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Leah now calls Washington, D.C. home.
Ages 4-8
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