Cuckoo/Cuc�: A Mexican Folktale/Un Cuento Folkl�rico Mexicano - Lois Ehlert

In this Mexican folktale, the beautiful Cuckoo is lazy and never does her share of the work--that is until a field fire threatens the season's seed crop. Cuckoo is the only one who can save it, but will she risk harming her lovely feathers by flying through the smoke and fire? Full-color illustrations. 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?