Baby Ballena (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition)

Ben Gundersheimer (MisterGSongs.com and BenGundersheimer.com) is a Latin Grammy Award–winning artist, author, playwright and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post, he was originally dubbed “MISTER G” by his elementary school students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. His dynamic bilingual performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections. Ben is also the author of Señorita Mariposa, We’ll Make Things Better Together, Lilah Tov Good Night, and How Many Squirrels Are in the World?, all of which are based on his original songs. He lives in the woods of Western Massachusetts with his wife, Katherine; rescue mutt, Josie; and cat, Chloe Bird.Marcos Almada Rivero (MarcosAlmadaIlustrador.blogspot.com) illustrated How Many Squirrels Are in the World?, Señorita Mariposa (both written by Ben Gundersheimer), and Family Is Family (written by Melissa Marr) and has written and illustrated several picture books in Spanish. He also works on animation projects as a writer, illustrator, and art director. He lives in Mexico City with his wife and two amazing kids.

“A baby gray whale grows big during her adventure-ridden migration. . . . This bilingual story from children’s musician Mister G will mesmerize young readers with its beautiful illustrations, which depict the ever­changing landscapes. With easy-to-follow short sentences, readers learning either Spanish or English will be delighted with this wonderful translation. The author’s note gives this a personal touch worth reading. A lovely purchase for libraries serving English- and Spanish-speaking communities, this would also make a good choice for bilingual story time.” —School Library Journal“Gundersheimer—an award-winning children’s musician who performs under the name Mister G—follows a young gray whale on her first migration. Though Juana was—literally—born yesterday, in the warm waters of a Mexican lagoon, she’s ready to meet the world. . . . Bathed in a calming glow, Almada Rivero’s inviting illustrations depict Juana as a wide-eyed, curious youngster with a winsome smile, surrounded by equally cheery-looking animals. Soothing, upbeat text presented in both English and Spanish makes for a comforting read. A few basic facts, mostly related to whale size and diet, are gently woven in (‘I drink fifty gallons of milk a day’) . . . additional information is included in the author’s note. A satisfying account of an endearing young marine mammal’s first forays into the world.” —Kirkus Reviews