A lighthearted fantasy by the author of the Betsy-Tacy books. Annie Joe is entertained by the birds when she is left alone by her family and, with the help of the magic of Ruby the hummingbird, is reduced to two inches high and grows a pair of wings. Delightful characterizations of the birds based on sound ornithological details rescue this from sentimental whimsy. Should intrigue the young bird fancier.