PICTURE BOOKS

Hummingbird’s Big Trip

by G. Brian Karas (text) & illus. by G. Brian Karas
Random House Studio. Feb. 2026. 40p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780593902608. K-Gr 3
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K-Gr 3–Karas (Clever Jack Takes the Cake, Night Job, Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla, etc.) combines words and pictures in this charming tale of hummingbird migration. The story follows one anxious hummingbird who frets over the upcoming long journey south. While his friends fuel up and prepare, he worries about getting lost or finding enough food—but when the time comes, he finds the courage to take flight. Gentle watercolor illustrations capture the spirit and determination of the tiny traveler and readers will marvel at the great distances hummingbirds travel on their tiny wings. Back pages provide more details about hummingbird migration.
VERDICT A heartwarming and informative story that reassures children that even the smallest creatures can overcome big challenges.
Reviewed by Heidi Dechief , Jan 01, 2026

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