The Legend of the Hummingbird: A Tale from Puerto Rico
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In stories, people may be changed into plants or animals for protection or punishment. In this magical tale from Puerto Rico, children meet Alida and Taroo and find out why a beautiful flower and a tiny bird were created. Full color. 32 pp. Ages 5-9. Pub: 4/98.Children's LiteratureThis love story and transformation tale is part of the publisher's "Folk Tales Series" (other titles include Ashes For Gold: A Tale from Mexico, and The Little Brown Jay: A Tale from India). While the theme of forbidden love is an adult one, the little jeweled bird that visits red flowers is likely to capture a young reader's interest. Ramirez provides a personal introduction, and the book includes brief back matter on Puerto Rico and its people.
