Ts'unu'um: Gift to the Hummingbird - Paperback

by J'miah Nabawi (Author)

TS'UNU'UM: Gift to the Hummingbird - In Rhyme for Young Readers is a vibrant retelling of an ancient Mayan folktale told in rhyme for young readers. Vivid imagery helps create the lyrical storytelling told by award-winning storyteller, J'miah Nabawi, about a humble hummingbird that receives gifts of color and kindness from her forest friends for her upcoming wedding. This Young Readers edition invites children to explore the beauty of kindness; appreciation for generous giving; coming to the aid of others in need; and cultural diversity.

Part of the TZUNUUM CHRONICLES: FLIGHT OF THE HUMMINGBIRD and the ROYAL SUNRISE(TM) series, this edition celebrates the Yucatec Maya spelling of TZUNUUM with "TS'UNU'UM," sparking curiosity about language and heritage while honoring this timeless legend known throughout the Mayan world.

This beautifully illustrated edition celebrates the Maya people's oral heritage, cultural diversity, and timeless values of generosity, empathy, and community. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families, TS'UNU'UM invites children to explore language, culture, tradition and the beauty of giving.

TS'UNU'UM: Gift to the Hummingbird - In Rhyme for Young Readers has gentle language, rhythmic storytelling, and illustrations designed to support early literacy, the innocence of curiosity, and making learning fun.

This one's for you, cute little bird!