La niña de los gorriones
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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2009

La niña de los gorriones

Written by Sara Pennypacker · Illustrated by Yoko Tanaka

A girl defies a decree to save sparrows from extinction.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

In a land where sparrows face eradication for eating crops, young Ming-Li takes a stand. As she bravely rescues the birds, she challenges the wisdom of those in power. Will her actions reveal the true value of every creature in the cycle of life? Ming-Li's mission becomes a powerful lesson in courage and ecological balance, questioning the cost of human intervention in nature. Can one child's determination change the fate of many?

From the publisher

When the ruler of China declares a “Sparrow War” against the birds that are eating the farmers’ crops, little Ming-Li makes it her mission to save the unwanted birds from certain destruction.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–6
Audience
Picture
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 23, 2010
First published
February 17, 2009
Publisher
Editorial Juventud SA
Edition
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9788426137715

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