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True Friendship, July 27, 2011
This review is from: Marie and her Friend the Sea Turtle/Marķa y su amiga la Tortuga del mar/Marie et son amie la Tortue de mer: One book written in English/Spanish/French (Paperback)
This is a great story written by the author in 3 different languages, English, Spanish and French. Marie was seeking seashells at the seaside when she came across a huge sea turtle who was finding it difficult to crawl back into the ocean. She came to its aid and tried to help but the turtle was too huge and she needed help. Her parents was standing at the seaside and the taught of asking them was out of the question for they will take the turtle home and cut it up to make stew.
What is Marie to do? Will her parents cut up the turtle for stew or will they help the poor turtle? You just have to buy your own copy and find out...lol!
This is a great story about friendship between a young girl and a sea turtle and her desire to help it back into the ocean. The story is also told in two other languages, a great way to promote other languages. This is a must have for parents and classroom teaching. One of the best watercolor illustrations I have come across by Ruben Chavez.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
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A story that teaches children to follow their heart!, March 19, 2011
This review is from: Marie and her Friend the Sea Turtle/Marķa y su amiga la Tortuga del mar/Marie et son amie la Tortue de mer: One book written in English/Spanish/French (Paperback)
In this book Marie follows her heart and cares for a sea turtle that cannot return to the ocean on its own. I feel this story is so important because not only does it teach children to follow their hearts and take care of our world's animals, but it also introduces children to sea turtles in general. Growing up in FL, I learned a lot about sea turtles as a child and what a hard life they can have and how important it is for humans to intervene when a turtle is in trouble. Unfortunately, our turtles need to be protected from humans as well and Marie teaches children to be brave and stand up for what is right even if it is scary. Now that I live in TN, I see a definite need to teach children about sea turtles and how to protect them. This is a creature that children in landlocked states don't really learn about. This book is especially important for readers in states such as mine. Not only is it a good book to purchase for your child but every school should have one in their library as well. This beautifully written story includes illustrations that are colorful and a joy to look at!
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Compassion in 3 languages, March 3, 2011
This review is from: Marie and her Friend the Sea Turtle/Marķa y su amiga la Tortuga del mar/Marie et son amie la Tortue de mer: One book written in English/Spanish/French (Paperback)
We immediately fall in love with Marie's compassionate nature. Her desire to help as well as to protect her new friend, the sea turtle, is endearing. Her willingness to hold her ground with her parents and plead the turtle's case in a respectful, but insistent manner is a good example to children that adults are not always right and it is important to state yourself.
I loved that the story is told in three languages, English, Spanish and French. Many families are bi-lingual and this story allows the native language speaking parent/grandparent to sit and read with their English-speaking child. And it exposes the child to a third language.
The illustrations are lovely, with bright colors and lots of action.
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