The Legend of the Hummingbird
A wordless animated film for children aged 4 to 9. As fire sweeps the rainforest, one small hummingbird flies back to save a sloth and her baby.
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What is The Legend of the Hummingbird about?
The Legend of the Hummingbird is a wordless animated film for children aged 4 to 9 about a tiny hummingbird who shows great courage when a raging fire sweeps through the Amazon rainforest.
The film opens in the stillness of the forest, under a hazy sun. Then the fire comes. The sky turns orange, flames rise between the trees, and the terrified animals flee their homes. A big cat, an armadillo, parrots, toucans and flocks of other birds all run and fly for their lives, seeking safety across the river.
But one small hummingbird refuses to turn away. As the flames rise, he spots a sloth and her baby trapped in the fire, and he races back through the smoke to save them.
The whole film is told in striking silhouettes against the red and gold of the flames, with no speech. Some scenes of the burning forest are intense, so younger children may want a parent beside them. It lasts about 9 minutes.
The film is a strong starting point for talking about courage, and about helping others even when we are small and the problem is big. In Islam, no good deed is too small, and whoever helps someone in need is helped by Allah. The film also opens a conversation about the forests and animals Allah created, and why we must look after them.
What your child will learn
- Even the smallest creature can be brave.
- We should help others in danger, not only save ourselves.
- No good deed is too small.
- The forests and their animals are part of Allah's creation, and we should look after them.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the other animals do when the fire came?
- Why do you think the hummingbird flew back?
- How can a small person help with a big problem?
- How can we look after the world's forests and animals?
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Legend of the Hummingbird suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It has no words, but the scenes of the forest fire are intense, so younger children may want a parent to watch with them.
Does The Legend of the Hummingbird have any words?
No. It tells its story in silhouette pictures, with no speech.
How long is The Legend of the Hummingbird?
About 9 minutes.
