{"product_id":"the-little-hummingbird-hardcover","title":"The Little Hummingbird - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Nicoll Yahgulanaas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWangari Maathai\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring children's book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Nicoll Yahgulanaas\u003c\/b\u003e challenges native stereotypes through illustrative story telling. His artwork is informed by many years of dedication to public service and political activism, mostly on behalf of the Haida. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYahgulanaas creates pop-graphic narratives that riff on traditional Haida stories and painting techniques, and developed Haida Manga--the distinctive art form for which he is widely known. A trickster-like sense of humour contributes to his work's appeal. Yahgulanaas' books include \u003ci\u003eFlight of the Hummingbird\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Tale of Two Shamans\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Voyage of the Black Ship\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHachidori\u003c\/i\u003e, and--most recently--\u003ci\u003eRED\u003c\/i\u003e, a graphic novel published by Douglas \u0026amp; McIntyre. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Nicoll Yahgulanaas has exhibited in several major galleries, including the Bill Reid Gallery, the McMichael Gallery, the Museum of Anthropology, the Glenbow Museum, and the National Arts Center in Ottawa. His Haida Anime \"Flight of the Hummingbird\" is featured on YouTube. For the past two decades, besides developing his unique visual style, Yahgulanaas has spent most of his time working with other Haida people to prevent their homeland, Haida Gwaii, from being logged. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWangari Muta Maathai\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Nyeri, Kenya, in 1940, the daughter of farmers in the highlands of Mount Kenya. She is the founder of the Green Belt Movement, which, through networks of rural women, has planted over thirty million trees across Kenya since 1977. In 1986 the Movement established a Pan African Green Belt Network, which has taught people from other African countries the Green Belt Movement's approach to environmental conservation and community building. Several African countries have since started similar successful initiatives.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 10.22 x 7.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771608334624,"sku":"9781553655336","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4c409c1a5213fe4e0c45c23602dcaffb.webp?v=1780389451","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-little-hummingbird-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}