  | Sea of constellations Author: Marquez, Melissa Cristina | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. One day, the ocean goes dark and with only the glow from the scales on her back and her best friend Remy, she sets out on her greatest quest yet--to cross the ocean and ask the Aztec goddess Huixtocihuati to help her figure out how to bring the light back.
| Illustrator: | Mendoza, Rocio Arreola |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/15/24)
School Library Journal (+) (07/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2024 K-Gr 3—Maren the whale shark and her best friend, Remy the remora, love spending time side-by-side in their vast and beautiful ocean home. But when the ocean grows dark, Maren and Remy wonder what could be happening. Remy suggests visiting Huixtocihuatl, the Aztec goddess of salt and salt water, to find out why. As Maren and Remy set off, the only light they have comes from Maren's illuminating scales. Maren gives one of her shiny scales to Remy, and along the way, more and more ocean creatures request scales to light their way. As the journey progresses, it grows darker because Maren has given away all her glow. However, the creatures she helped along the way return in gratitude for her kindness, guiding them to their destination where something special awaits. Breathtaking illustrations limn the beauty of the ocean teeming with unique life, expressing lively emotions on the faces of the characters. The soothing text expresses the vibrance of this underwater world, while also conveying Maren's selflessness. Additional information on Huixtocihuatl, Huitzilopochtli, and several of the underwater creatures featured is included. VERDICT Touching upon the importance of sharing and kindness, this lovely picture book also introduces a beautiful ocean world and Aztec mythology to young readers.—Selenia Paz - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
