Maria and the Giant Fish

<p><strong><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>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.</p><p></p><p>A great pick for</p><ul><li><strong>Pacific Islander families</strong> sharing cultural pride and traditions</li><li><strong>Educators and parents</strong> building diverse and inclusive book collections</li><li><strong>Children ages 7-10</strong> exploring culture and family</li></ul>