Waa'aka': The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun kelly malka NM Natural Habitat Dry slopes

NM Natural Habitat Dry slopes

the role of plants in history

Its spring to summer bloom attracts hummingbirds

Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus lobata Common Name Valley Oak or Roble Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Prefers acidic soil

Waa'aka': The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun kelly malka NM Natural Habitat Dry slopesWaaaka was born when the earth was soft and the waters were new. It was the beginning of time. So begins Cindi Alvitres vivid and multifaceted telling of a traditional Tongva creation story from Southern California. Waaaka follows the title character, a beautiful bird who falls in love with Tamet, the sun, and tries to follow him up to the sky. Accompanied by richly colorful illustrations from Carly Lake, the book touches deftly on themes like the