sparrows

A Cherokee folk tale that explains why some trees lose their leaves in the winter.

"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... 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.

Stowing away in the back of a truck that carries interesting-looking food, a curious young sparrow takes a voyage through the rice paddies of India, across the sea, and into a new city, where he transforms the life of a girl at a cafe?.

Sparrows and Finches.

A kind old man and his greedy wife pay separate visits to the tongue-cut sparrow and receive as gifts just what they deserve.

In four encounters Cricket and Sparrow meet, pretend, visit, and picnic.

A sparrow selflessly relates Dandelion's story to the world in this tale of friendship, the power of memories, and the cycle of life.

A fable of the life of a sparrow as seen by the careful observation of a teacher and her students through their classroom window.

Although the passengers of the D train speak different languages, they work together to rescue a frightened bird.