A Hummingbird on My Balcony
Isabelle Groc
(Author)
Description
Noah's family has just moved in to a new apartment on the 22nd floor when an Anna's hummingbird visits their balcony.
Soon the young boy notices a fuzzy nest being built--like Noah's family, this hummingbird is making a new home. This true story shows the hummingbird through Noah's eyes as he discovers how these birds feed, care for and raise their young. Alongside Noah's story are facts explaining where Anna's hummingbirds live, their role as pollinators and the threats they face from pollution, pesticides, urban predators and a warming climate. Readers will learn that with a few simple actions, we can all help hummingbirds survive and thrive in urban areas.
Product Details
| Publisher | Orca Book Publishers |
| Publish Date | April 15, 2025 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781459831667 |
| Dimensions | 9.2 X 9.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Isabelle Groc is a writer, wildlife photographer, filmmaker and speaker who focuses on environmental issues, wildlife natural history and conservation, endangered species and the changing relationships between people and their environments. Her stories and photographs have appeared in numerous publications, and her wildlife films have been shown in communities and festivals around the world. Isabelle is the author of Gone Is Gone, Conservation Canines and Sea Otters in the Orca Wild series. Born in the South of France, with family roots in Spain, Isabelle now lives in Vancouver.
Reviews
"The author ensures that readers are given an astonishing number of facts about the hummingbird species...The author's research offers clear science for readers interested in learning more about these tiny treasures of nature. Her storytelling presents the touching tale of a boy whose patience and wonder allow the whole experience to unfold as it should."
-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction""The layout uses crisp full-color photographs featuring Noah's story, but also accompany rivers of facts about hummingbirds that alternate with that tale. Readers can follow the boy's story or dive into the details of this small, resilient species. While the nonfiction side of this bring veracity, it's very much a story of a tender child watching new life unfold, staying out of its way, and showing patience. With big hopes, tiny birds, and the blessing of scrutiny, this is perfect for story hours. The wonderful images keep perfect pace with the alternating narratives, which have much to say about patience, care, kindness, and results; a STEM must-buy."
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