The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, author; Catherine McClung, illustrator

Mitten Press

c/o Ann Arbor Media Group LLC

2500 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

158726269X $17.95

Award-winning journalist Cynthia Reynolds and hummingbird admirer and artist Catherine McClung present The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer, a delightful picturebook following the adventures of a ruby-throated hummingbird (no bigger than a person's index finger!) and his long journey from the tropical rain forests of Costa Rica to an artist's garden in Michigan. The moody, expansive color artwork is the perfect complement to the exciting tale, which is based on true stories of hummingbird behavior during their migrations, which can stretch up to 2,500 miles. Highly recommended reading for introducing young people to the bravery and resourcefulness of little feathered friends.

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