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Description
Adelina's Whales is a photo-essay about a ten-year-old girl named Adelina who lives in a quiet fishing village in Baja California, Mexico. The book follows the gray whales that migrate every year to the protected lagoon near her home to spend the winter months and give birth to their calves. Through text and photographs, the book introduces young readers to the lives of these giant marine mammals and the special connection Adelina shares with them.
Quick Summary
Dive into a magical Mexican lagoon where Adelina befriends the most enormous, gentle giants of the ocean. Kids will adore watching baby whales take their first breaths, learning about the gray whales' incredible journey south, and feeling like they're right there in the warm waters with Adelina and her village. If your kid loves the nature wonder of "The Magic School Bus" or the animal friendships in "Charlotte's Web," they'll be captivated by these underwater giants. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about animals and ready for a short chapter book with big heart.