Hummingbird tries new methods to grow huge fruits and vegetables and faces a bully with other plans for the garden, while Coyote plays tricks to teach her about the history and wisdom of traditional foods.

"In this new book ... we once again find our heroes working to improve the health of families on the Medicine Cave Indian Reservation. In this story, the focus is on Hummingbird as she pursues a 'giant plan' to grow huge fruits and vegetables that will provide abundant food to everyone. A bit full of herself, she believes that her 'giants' will make Native seeds and growing methods unnecessary. She is unaware, however, that Coyote is playing tricks that will teach her and her friends about the history and wisdom of the foods their ancestors grew. His schemes also bring them into conflict with a school bully who has other plans for their giant garden. However, with help from Sky Hear, Thistle, the teachers at Thunder Rock Middle School, and their favorite store owner Boo, they find ways to prevent bullying and restore harmony to their school."--P. vii-viii.

What's the book about? That's the question I get constantly. It's about us, Miss Ann and me. It's about everyday stuff that happens that is so often tossed aside in our hurry from where we are now to the next hurrying place. It's about little things that I think are important. It's about finding joy in everyday events. It's about getting old together. It's about realizing there is not as much road yet to travel as what is now left behind. I hope it's about love and laughing in the face of time. I hope you'll agree.

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for fast-flying Hummingbirds. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.