"Sparrow Girl" by Yoko Tanaka is a poignant story set during a time of upheaval in China, where a young girl named Ming-Li faces the harsh realities of life in her rural village. When the government enacts a campaign to eliminate sparrows, mistakenly believing that they threaten crops, Ming-Li's love for the birds compels her to take a stand. She secretly cares for the sparrows, understanding their vital role in the ecosystem. Through stunning illustrations and a heartfelt narrative, the story explores themes of compassion, courage, and the consequences of misguided actions, ultimately emphasizing the importance of coexistence with nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Disney Book Publishing Inc. .

Yoko Tanaka is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She has illustrated Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker and The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. She lives in Los Angeles and Bangkok. You can visit her at yokotanaka. com. Sara Pennypacker is the author of the award-winning, New York Times best-selling Clementine series, the novel `Summer of the Gypsy Moths', and the picture books `Pierre in Love', `Sparrow Girl', and `Meet the Dullards'. She lives in the US. You can visit her online at www. sarapennypacker. com.