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The Sparrow family is ready for their trip south for the winter, but Papa's wing is hurt and he cannot make the trip. He asks the trees for help. One by one, the mighty, leafy trees of the forest say no! Will any of the trees help Papa Sparrow? What will happen to the selfish trees that turned him away? Discover why some trees lose their leaves in winter in this retelling of a Cherokee pourquoi tale.Product Videos
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Author Sharon Chriscoe
Binding Hardcover
Language English
Book Type Fiction
Grade Content PK
Lexile 680
Subject Cherokee Indians, kindness, trees, sparrows
GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard CD-SC2.4d Uses appropriate vocabulary to discuss climate and changes in the weather.
A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-SC3.4a Observes, explores, and describes a variety of animals and plants. Describes their basic needs and life cycles.
B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-SS2.4c Recognizes similarities and differences between own culture and that of others.
C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book SED5.4d Shows emerging empathy and understanding of peers by attempting to comfort and help.
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