FICTION

Baby Ballena (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition)

by Mister G. (text) & illus. by Marcos Almada Rivero
Penguin/Nancy Paulsen. Sept. 2025. 32p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780593624845. K-Gr 2
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K-Gr 2–A baby gray whale grows big during her adventure-ridden migration. Juana is a one-day-old gray whale. Born in a lagoon on Mexico’s coast, she joins her mother and pod on their yearly migration to Alaska to spend the summer. Not only is Juana discovering all sorts of new things, but she is also learning about the dangers that lie ahead. This bilingual story from children’s musician Mister G will mesmerize young readers with its beautiful illustrations, which depict the ever-changing landscapes. With easy-to-follow short sentences, readers learning either Spanish or English will be delighted with this wonderful translation. The author’s note at the end will also give this story a personal touch worth reading.
VERDICT A fantastic purchase for libraries serving English and Spanish-speaking communities, this would also make a good choice for bilingual story time.
Reviewed by Carolina Youssif , Oct 01, 2025

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