Elementary Library

The Hummingbird and the Hole in the Sky

Long ago, the world was very different. The sky was covered by a thick blanket that kept the Earth safe. But it also kept the warmth of the sun and light from reaching the land. The people below were cold and wanted warmth and light. The animals decided to make a hole in the blanket of the sky. First, the large animals tried. The bear scratched at the sky, but it didn’t make a hole. The buffalo pushed against the blanket, but it didn’t tear. Even the mighty eagle tried to break the sky open, but nothing worked. The sky was too strong. Then, a tiny hummingbird appeared. She was small and had bright feathers. The hummingbird was not big and strong, but she was determined. She flew up to the sky and began to peck at the blanket with her beak. The hummingbird worked hard. She flew higher and higher, pecking at the sky. The other animals watched, wondering if she could make a difference. But the hummingbird didn’t stop. She was focused. After a long time, the hummingbird’s beak made a small hole in the sky. As the hole grew bigger, light and warmth from the sun shined down. The world became bright, and the people and animals felt the warmth. The animals were amazed and grateful to the hummingbird. Though she was small, she had made a big difference. From that day on, the hummingbird was known as the one who brought light and warmth to the world.