by Lois Ehlert (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Cuckoo is beautiful. Trouble is, she's lazy. She never does her share of work--that is, until a field fire threatens the season's seed crop and Cuckoo is the only one who can save it. But will she risk harming her lovely feathers by flying through the thick smoke and flames?
Author Biography
Lois Ehlert has written and illustrated many award-winning picture books, including Eating the Alphabet, Feathers for Lunch, and Market Day. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Number of Pages: 36
Dimensions: 0.2 x 11.7 x 9.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 01, 2000
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Cuckoo: A Mexican Folktale
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5