Una tortuguita: Read and Wonder (Spanish Edition) by Jane Chapman, Nicola Davies
Published by Candlewick Press on January 1, 2001
ISBN: 1536234753
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“Una Tortuguita” is the Spanish edition of “One Tiny Turtle,” a picture book about a loggerhead turtle written by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Jane Chapman, and translated by Georgina Lázaro. Lázaro has done an excellent job translating Davies’ text and keeping the almost lyrical prose throughout the book (which makes sense because Lázaro is a Puerto Rican poet and children’s book author). The story of a tiny loggerhead turtle hatching and growing up, and returning to the beach to lay her own eggs, readers will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and the way that the book manages to tell a story while providing interesting information about sea turtles. Written for ages 4-8, this is a recommended purchase for any Spanish language picture book collection.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.