Pine and the winter sparrow /
Lumbard, Alexis York, 1981-,
Pine and the winter sparrow / retold by Alexis York Lumbard ; illustrated by Beatriz Vidal ; foreword by Robert Lewis. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"Have you ever wondered why pine trees stay green all winter long and don't lose their leaves like other trees? According to an ancient legend attributed to the Cherokee Indians, it was a simple act of kindness towards an injured little bird that earned pine trees this very honor. Retold by ... Alexis York Lumbard, this story invites readers to experience a world where trees and birds speak and interact with each other, and which shows us that no act of kindness and sharing goes unrewarded"--Provided by publisher.
Ages 4 and up.
1937786331 (hbk. : acidfree paper) 9781937786335 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
2014030768
Cherokee Indians--Folklore.
Indians of North America--Folklore.
Kindness--Folklore.
Pine--Folklore.
Sparrows--Folklore.
Trees--Folklore.
Folklore.
Pine and the winter sparrow / retold by Alexis York Lumbard ; illustrated by Beatriz Vidal ; foreword by Robert Lewis. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"Have you ever wondered why pine trees stay green all winter long and don't lose their leaves like other trees? According to an ancient legend attributed to the Cherokee Indians, it was a simple act of kindness towards an injured little bird that earned pine trees this very honor. Retold by ... Alexis York Lumbard, this story invites readers to experience a world where trees and birds speak and interact with each other, and which shows us that no act of kindness and sharing goes unrewarded"--Provided by publisher.
Ages 4 and up.
1937786331 (hbk. : acidfree paper) 9781937786335 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
2014030768
Cherokee Indians--Folklore.
Indians of North America--Folklore.
Kindness--Folklore.
Pine--Folklore.
Sparrows--Folklore.
Trees--Folklore.
Folklore.