The amazing migration of humpback whales, explored through lyrical language, fascinating infographics, and colorful art.
Come meet the humpback whales: well travel with them from the Antarctic to the Colombian Pacific, back where they were born. Lets learn about how their fins help them swim, how long they can live, why and how they sing, how their calves grow up, and how they fit into the baleen whale family. As we migrate with these marine mammals, well discover the joy of sharing our planet with these incredible creatures.
Created in collaboration with humpback whale researchers, this browsable book welcomes readers to follow the animals for their full adventure or enjoy a few intriguing facts along the way. Journey of the Humpbacks is the perfect read for aspiring marine biologists, avid whale-watchers, and anyone whos ever dreamed of diving beneath the waves.
Juliana Munoz Toro is a writer and story embroiderer based in Bogota, Colombia. The Humpbacks Journey, her English-language debut, was the winner of the 2021 Banco del Libro Award in the Informative Books category, and it was also selected for the "Reading Colombia" catalog in 2022. Visit Julianas blog at julianamunoztoro.wordpress.com and follow her on Instagram @julianadelaurel.
Dipacho (the pseudonym of Diego Francisco Sanchez Rodriguez) is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Some Do, Some Dont and Antonia: A Journey to a New Home (minedition). His titles have been published across Latin America as well as in Italy, Portugal, and France. Dipacho lives in Colombia. Visit his website at dipacho.com or follow him on Instagram @dipacho.
Lawrence Schimel has written or translated over 300 books, including Ninos, 9 Kilometers, and the Batchelder Honor book Different (all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards, including a PEN Translates Award, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, and two Americas Award Honors. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Bluesky @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social.
"Extraordinary...Dipachos artwork creates moments of visual poetry...Even readers initially indifferent to marine life will find themselves captivated by these creatures...This is not a book to rush through, but rather one to return to repeatedly, as each reading reveals more layers about migration patterns, whale behavior, and marine ecosystems...An unforgettable encounter that will spark a lifelong fascination with these extraordinary beings." --Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
"A wonderful addition for the elementary nonfiction shelves or for the budding marine scientist in the family." --School Library Journal
"Gorgeous, thoroughly engaging, and in-depth...Lyrical, fact-filled, and kid-oriented." --Booklist
"A beautiful ode to one of the earths most majestic creatures." --Lori Sieling, Words Without Borders
