$ 16.99

Book Details

Little Jewel’s Remarkable Journey

Have you ever watched a baby hummingbird grow up? Now you can through stunning photographs of an adorable baby hummingbird and her loving mom. The heartwarming story will delight children as they follow Little Jewel from the day she hatches out of a tiny egg (Day 1) to the day she flies out of the nest (Day 24). With her mom’s great care and protection, Little Jewel grows into a beautiful fledgling ready to explore the world. This engaging book also includes a day-by-day growth chart of Little Jewel, facts about hummingbirds, and tips to attract hummingbirds to gardens.

  • A Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
  • First Place in Best Photography and Animals/Pets at the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
  • Finalist in the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program for the Animal-Children’s and Young Adult category

 

About the Author

Susanne Strauss

Susanne Strauss is an award-winning nature photographer and educator. She had the wonderful opportunity to observe and photograph hummingbirds that had nested and raised their young in her garden. Her photographs inspired the story of Little Jewel. Susanne displays her hummingbird photographs at the local library and gives presentations on baby hummingbirds at schools and nature stores. She enjoys traveling to national parks, photographing wildlife, and backyard birding.