Hummingbird
Life cycles Series
What’s inside...
From Nicola Davies, one of the UK's finest non-fiction writers, and Jane Ray, one of the UK's finest illustrators, comes an exquisite Nature Storybook about hummingbirds. This story follows a tiny hummingbird, smaller than your thumb and weighing less than a 20 pence piece, as it makes its incredible 2,000-mile spring migration from Mexico to as far north as Canada and Alaska. Through beautiful storytelling and illustrations, readers will explore the hummingbird’s journey and the people it encounters along the way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the hummingbird feels when it flies from flower to flower?
Why do you think the hummingbird is important to the story?
How would the story change if there was no hummingbird?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
If you were a hummingbird, where would you like to fly and explore?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the hummingbird and its journey.
Ask your child to imagine themselves as a character in the book and describe what they would do.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences, such as visiting new places or trying new things.
Discuss the importance of nature and animals, like the hummingbird, in our world.
Use expressive questions that require more than a yes or no response to foster deeper understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: In 'undefined,' the protagonist, Hummingbird, demonstrates empathy by understanding and responding to the emotional cues of other characters in the story.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by recognizing and responding to the feelings of friends and family members, fostering stronger and more supportive relationships.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, Hummingbird faces several challenges but continues to strive towards her goals, illustrating the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Kids can mirror this behavior when encountering difficulties in schoolwork or personal projects, learning not to give up easily and to keep working towards their objectives.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: Hummingbird's journey highlights the beauty and importance of the natural world, teaching children to respect and care for the environment.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to engage in activities like recycling, conserving water, or planting trees, helping them contribute to environmental sustainability.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The story shows Hummingbird collaborating with other characters to solve problems, underscoring the value of teamwork and cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson in group activities at school or in sports, learning to collaborate effectively to achieve common goals.