A traditional Mayan tale which reveals how the cuckoo lost her beautiful feathers.

A traditional Mayan tale which reveals how the cuckoo lost her beautiful feathers.

Vain and selfish Cuckoo learns a lesson in humility and generosity when she undertakes a brave task. Illustrated with collage artwork inspired by Mexican crafts.

A traditional Mayan tale which reveals how the cuckoo lost her beautiful feathers

This traditional Mexican folktale tells the story of a beautiful bird named Cuckoo who loves to sing. After a forest fire, the other birds of the forest realize Cuckoos courage and dedication. Featuring colorful illustrations and supporting text, this Spanish book will engage readers, build foundational reading skills, and teach children not to judge a book by its cover.

This Mexican folktale tells the story of a beautiful bird named Cuckoo, who loves to sing all night and day. When the other birds in the forest need help planting seeds, Cuckoo does not help them, but continues to sing instead. After the planting, the birds sleep deeply and do not notice the raging fire threatening to burn all the seeds. Cuckoo sacrifices her beautiful singing voice and colorful feathers to save the seeds. The birds of the forest learn not to judge a book by its cover; for although Cuckoo is perceived to be frivolous, she has more courage than the birds ever imagined. Throughout the story, children will be captivated by the strikingly colorful illustrations and easy-to-read font. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

This Mexican folktale tells the story of a beautiful bird named Cuckoo, who loves to sing all night and day. When the other birds in the forest need help planting seeds, Cuckoo does not help them, but continues to sing instead. After the planting, the birds sleep deeply and do not notice the fire in the woods, threatening to burn all the seeds. Cuckoo sacrifices her beautiful singing voice and colorful feathers to save the seeds. The birds of the forest learn not to judge a book by its cover; for although Cuckoo is perceived to be frivolous, she has more courage than the birds ever imagined. Children will be captivated by the strikingly colorful illustrations and easy-to-read font throughout this story.