Galapagueña / Galápagos Girl

Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña is a charming bilingual English-Spanish picture book inspired by the real childhood of Valentina Cruz — one of the first permanent inhabitants of the Galápagos Islands — who grew up greeting sea lions on the shore, scampering over lava rocks with Sally-lightfoot crabs, swimming with manta rays, and sleeping under skies full of stars. When Valentina learns that this wondrous world she loves is under threat, she makes a solemn promise to protect the islands and their wildlife for the rest of her life.

This book is an excellent choice for students because it combines natural science, environmental awareness, and bilingual language in a beautifully illustrated story, inspiring young readers to see themselves as protectors of the natural world.

Publishing Details

Author : Marsha Diane Arnold

Illustrator : Angela Domínguez

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Bilingual

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Size: 10.2 x 10.2 inches

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Nature, Environment, Animals, Hispanic Heritage Month