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One bright morning a little green sea turtle basks on the surface of Turtle Cove, where he arrived the night before. He hatched from a nest on a shore hundreds of miles away, and has spent the first six years of his life swimming through the ocean. Here in Turtle Cove he meets the inhabitants—a wise elder turtle, Kato, and other sea creatures. He admires the unique features of an octopus and starfish, and wishes he could swim with a school of fish. He observes the gulls and terns flying freely overhead, and begins to question his identity.
Makana is a Gift is the story of a young sea turtle's quest to understand his unique purpose, who and why he is, while waiting to be given his name. One morning while hungry for breakfast, he mistakes a plastic bag for a jellyfish, takes a bite as many sea turtles do, and must seek help to survive this too common, life-threatening experience.
In the end, he understands that all creatures are needed to help and care for each other; he too has a unique and essential purpose; that life is a gift, and so is he. In Hawaiian, Makana means gift, and thus he receives his name.
Vibrant, life-like watercolor illustrations bring the undersea world to life.
A “Discussion & Activities Guide” and “Resources” are included. Children will learn about the biological beginnings of a sea turtle's life as well as their ancient legacy; their significance and symbolism, and the importance of their ecological protection and ocean conservation. Ages 4 ~ 8. Paperback or hardcover. Also available in a bilingual version, Makana es un Regalo / Makana is a Gift.
"Una fábula submarina de autodescubrimiento, puntuada por la tragedia de la contaminación plástica del océano, todo en un contexto de amadas criaturas oceánicas representadas en un extraordinario esplendor acuático. Desde la tortuga marina más diminuta hasta el pulpo sabio, Makana Es Un Regalo conecta a los lectores con nuestro mundo marino y con nosotros mismos. ¡Qué libro tan maravilloso!"
"Un hermoso libro escrito en un momento difícil, cuando la contaminación plástica se está convirtiendo en una de las mayores amenazas para el futuro de nuestra vida marina. Makana Es Un Regalo les recuerda a los lectores que la vida es preciosa y que nunca deben perder la esperanza".
"Tejiendo hermosas narraciones, arte y emoción con la ecología y la naturaleza, Makana Es Un Regalo sigue el viaje de una joven tortuga marina verde mientras navega por los desafíos de su vida y en el proceso aprende quién es el y su papel en el mundo. Este es una cuento especial y conmovedor sobre la madurez para lectores jóvenes, con un llamado a la acción de conservación que fomenta el cuidado, la compasión y la preocupación por nosotros mismos y los que nos rodean, humanos y no humanos, y la Tierra que habitamos juntos".
"Una hermosa mezcla de narraciones mágicas y hechos fascinantes, este libro transmite el mensaje significativo de que la verdadera pertenencia radica en honrar quién eres”.
| Age Range | 4 - 8 |
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| Number of pages | 52 |
| Language | Spanish/English |
| Binding | Hardcover, Paperback |
| Includes | Discussion and Activities Guide |
