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Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
Harrison and the Hummingbird by Pam Robbins is based on a true story. The book follows Harrison, a white, long-haired cat with blue eyes, exploring his backyard. Harrison sees a hummingbird in the yard and wonders if it is a prize. After the hummingbird approaches him, Harrison gently captures the bird in his mouth and brings it inside for his family to see. His family members notice something odd sticking out of his mouth, and they open his jaws, releasing the hummingbird.
Pam Robbins teaches a valuable lesson. Children may be tempted to take the beauty of nature indoors, bringing everything from mud and berries to insects and mammals into their homes, but some of the things found outside should remain there. By using Harrison as an example, Robbins shows the bird's fright and the cat's confusion as he slowly accepts that he must stay away from “ones that hummed.” The illustrations are vivid, inviting, and delightful, and children will love the large images of the animals. The words nudge the imagination as they describe Harrison’s movements and could be used for children to participate physically during reading. Caregivers can feel comfortable sharing the story with young children as no animal is harmed. Harrison and the Hummingbird is a book that should be read and shared, and it would be at home on any child’s bookcase or a bookshelf where eager readers could find it easily.
