Flight of the Hummingbird

A Parable for the Environment

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, The Dalai Lama, Wangari Maathai

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English

Greystone Books,Canada
28 July 2008

Birds (ornithology); Conservation of the environment

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Hummingbirds have long been a symbol of wisdom and courage. In this charming story, a hummingbird makes a valiant effort to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home — trip after trip, her beak is filled each time with just a drop of water. Her efforts show her woodland companions that doing something — anything — is better than doing nothing at all.

The hummingbird parable, which originates with the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists worldwide committed to making meaningful change. This retelling, enlivened by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas' fabulous Haida-manga illustrations, is suitable for all ages of would-be activists.

Although environmental responsibility often seems like an overwhelming task, The Flight of the Hummingbird shows how easy it is to start and how great the effect could be if everyone just did what they could.

By: Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
With: Wangari Maathai
Afterword by: The Dalai Lama
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 212g
ISBN: 9781553653721
ISBN 10: 1553653726
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 28 July 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active