Un Mensaje Para Luna (Moon's Messenger) - by Virginia Kroll (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A little inquisitive girl and a great green turtle go on a journey that will remind them of the importance of preserving and respecting the environment.

Moon knew it was unusual to see a green turtle. Out of all the sea turtles in the world, they were the species that was most at risk. The turtle beckoned, Come, with its strong front flipper, and, as if it had actually spoken, Moon knew that it wanted to show her something. This is how the two of them submerged themselves in the water and embarked on a journey that would take them to witness the wonders of the world, but also its threats.

Many animals are endangered or threatened due to human actions. An endangered animal is a species that will only be able to survive for a short period of time unless action is taken to save it.

Una gran tortuga verde y una niña muy curiosa emprenderán un viaje que les recordará la importancia de preservar y respetar el medio ambiente.

Luna sabía que no era fácil ver una tortuga verde. De todas las tortugas marinas del mundo, esta especie era la más amenazada. Tortuga Verde parecía preocupada. Le hizo un gesto con su fuerte aleta delantera para que se acercara y, como si de verdad hubiese hablado, Luna comprendió que tenía un mensaje para ella. Así fue como las dos se sumergieron en el agua y emprendieron un viaje que las llevaría a presenciar las maravillas del mundo, pero también las amenazas que este sufre.

Muchos animales se encuentran en peligro debido a las acciones del ser humano. Un animal en peligro de extinción es una especie que solo podrá sobrevivir por un corto período de tiempo a menos que se tomen acciones para salvarlo.

Review Quotes

One of the 100 most anticipated children's books of Spring/Summer 2016. -School Library Journal, January 2016

About the Author

The award-winning author Virginia Kroll was born in Buffalo, New York. She has written dozens of picture books for young readers as well as hundreds of magazine pieces, has established herself as a versatile and prolific writer since beginning her career in 1992. So plentiful is Kroll's imagination and output that she writes under two pseudonyms as a way of diffusing concern over her immense productivity. Her subject matter ranges from domestic tales of sisters, to multiracial and multicultural topics, to the environment and religion.

Of Polish origin, award-winning illustrator Zuzanna Celej has a BA Honours in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona and majored in Illustration at the Llotja Art School in Barcelona. He has specialized in illustration, fine art photography, and printmaking. She is currently mainly dedicated to the publishing world with more than 50 titles inside and outside the country. Her work has been exhibited in Spain, France, England, Italy, Poland, and the United States. She has been recognized with national and international awards, including the New York City Big Book Award for Best Illustrated Album, The Map of Good Memories (Cuento de luz, 2016). She combines illustration projects with teaching Plastic Arts in several cultural venues and in his own studio, as well as running workshops in Art Schools Masters.