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"The art work in it is breathtaking and anyone in your house over 10 will love it. If that's not enough it includes an afterword from the Dalai Lama." (The Province )
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The hummingbird parable, with origins in the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists who are committed to making meaningful change in the world. In this inspiring story, the determined hummingbird does everything she can to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home. The hummingbirdósymbol of wisdom and courageódemonstrates that doing something is better than doing nothing at all.
The parable is embraced by two of the worldís most influential leaders: Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize winner from Kenya who launched the Green Belt Movement (which you can read about here), and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who has spoken widely about his commitment to preserving the environment. This courageous little book features artwork by internationally renowned artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. His distinct and lively Haida Manga style engages perfectly with this inspirational story that encourages every individual to act on behalf of the worldís limited and precious resources.
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HERE IS THE STORY OF THE GREAT FOREST THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
HERE IS THE STORY OF THE GREAT FOREST THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Every little bit counts,
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This review is from: Flight Of The Hummingbird (Hardcover)
This wonderful little book is an inspiration; one that, because of it's simple message and elegant illustrations, provides the understanding that all is not lost, that the damage caused to the environment can still be repaired. If the little hummingbird has the courage and endurance to fight the forest fire alone, drop by drop, even one person's willingness to do their part will change the face of our world for the better. And, if one person can make a change, others will follow.The introduction by Wangari Maathai, as well as the wise words from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, make each individuals role in the fight to reclaim our environment seem so easy. It is my hope that this story will be widely read and that the image of the hummingbird will act as a reminder that every little bit counts. Our wish for a sustainable environment is indeed within our reach.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learning from the smallest,
By W. Burruss - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Flight Of The Hummingbird (Hardcover)
The smallest of the birds, the hummingbird, shows the rest of the jungle how to turn a tragic forest fire into an act of salvation. When a huge fire starts to devastate the animal's habitat all but the humingbird flee to a safer spot to watch their home be destroyed. With great speed and determination the hummingbird takes one drop of water after another to attempt to douse the flames. As the parable ends the Big Bear asks the hummingbird, "What are you doing?" Where the hummingbird responds, "I am doing what I can."This book shows in strong graphics by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, wisdom from the Dalai Lama, and experience from 2004 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Wangari Maathai what can happen when the smallest or weakest are motivated into action. The parable, The Flight of the Hummingbird, is perfect for children because it shows how the smallest with determination can outperform the strongest with none. The book also tells the story of Wangarie Maathai, a modern day Johnny Appleseed, who started the Green Belt Movement in Kenya that has planted over 30-million trees.
4.0 out of 5 stars
I nice little book that reminds up of our responsibilities,
By Wildness - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Flight Of The Hummingbird (Hardcover)
This is a very nice, but little, book that tells a short parable about the flight of a humingbird that saves a forest. It is well written and illustrated by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. Though the main story is a short four pages, it delivers it message effectively and succinctly. The added value with this book is the Forward by Nobel Peace Price winner Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan woman known for her work planting trees in Africa, and an afterword by the Dalai Lama.Again, this is a short book, but it is a nice little package of important, though-provoking words. It would make a great gift for the environmentally enlightened as well as the environmentally challenged. >>>>>>><<<<<<< A Guide to my Book Rating System: 1 star = The wood pulp would have been better utilized as toilet paper. 2 stars = Don't bother, clean your bathroom instead. 3 stars = Wasn't a waste of time, but it was time wasted. 4 stars = Good book, but not life altering. 5 stars = This book changed my world in at least some small way.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Story, maybe 4 pages long,
By webshopperAllen "Slink" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Flight Of The Hummingbird (Hardcover)
This is a very nice little story, just know that the story itself is only a few pages long, and the rest of the book is a comentary of sorts.It's something that could be sent around for it's message much easier via email. Very short story! |
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