Maria and the Giant Fish

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)><em>Maria and the Giant Fish</em> is a retelling of the classic Chamorro legend about how Guam got its unique shape. Honoring the generations that have come before us this picture book celebrates storytelling family and island food.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Maria is a young girl who lives in the village of Santa Rita on the island of Guam. When she makes a shocking discovery that puts the fate of the island in danger she discovers what it means to be strong and must rely on her wit friendships and lessons passed down from her ancestors to save Guam.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>A great pick for</span></p><ul><li><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Pacific Islander families</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> sharing cultural pride and traditions</span></li><li><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Educators and parents</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> building diverse and inclusive book collections</span></li><li><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Children ages 7-10</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> exploring culture and family</span></li></ul>