Pearls in the Sand - by Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Papâa Grande was once a sea turtle poacher but now he spends his days and nights caring for these endangered creatures. From greeting the turtles on the beach to protecting their eggs in the carefully constructed hatchery, there's always something to do to help these turtles fight against looming extinction"--

Book Synopsis

From the author and illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats honor recipient Benito Juárez Fights for Justice, comes a deeply heartfelt picture book about sea turtle conservation efforts in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Papá Grande was once a sea turtle poacher but now he spends his days and nights caring for these endangered creatures. From greeting the turtles on the beach to protecting their eggs in the carefully constructed hatchery, there's always something to do to help these turtles fight against looming extinction. With elegant text, lush illustrations, and detailed backmatter this book is the perfect way to introduce little ones to sea turtle conservation, ocean habitats and animal life cycles.

Review Quotes

"This book is a rich resource for STEM learning and will inspire young readers to investigate and even engage in conservation activities." -School Library Journal, starred review

"A significant case study in grassroots wildlife conservation." -Booklist

"A satisfying blend of storytelling and science that honors both sea turtles and the people working to save them."-Kirkus

"Hernández highlights the work of tortugueros--those who "dedicate their lives to sea turtle conservation"--in this deeply felt story. . .In minty greens and cool teals, smooth acrylic gouache and colored pencil artwork emphasizes the quiet patience the undertaking requires, while closing remarks offer a resounding takeaway: "Diving deeper into the world of sea turtles can strengthen our appreciation for nature.""--Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández is an illustrator and an animator born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. She graduated from Pratt Institute and lived in Brooklyn, New York, for several years. Beatriz is the illustrator of Dreams from Many Rivers, written by Margarita Engle, and Desert Song, written by Laekan Zea Kemp. Her picture book, Benito Juárez Fights for Justice earned her an Ezra Jack Keats honor. She splits her time between Mexico City and New York.