{"product_id":"mariposas-journey-belen-medina-9780316168571","title":"Mariposa's Journey","description":"\u003cb\u003eExperience the transformative journey of a child along the migration route of monarch butterflies in this beautiful homage to both nature and immigration, with breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor-winning artist Juana Martinez-Neal.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe journey looms long and dangerous, but Mariposa is not migrating alone.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Every year when the cold winter months threaten, monarch butterflies embark on an incredible migratory journey from the northern United States and Canada to the warmer climates of southern California and Mexico. Every year, humans migrate too. For survival. For family. For a better life. The path will not be easy. \u003ci\u003eWill Mariposa find the way to the warmth and safety of home? \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Critically acclaimed author Belen Medina explores the interconnectedness of the migratory path of monarch butterflies alongside humans in a poetic text that honors all travelers. The richly textured artwork from Caldecott Honor recipient Juana Martinez-Neal make for a visually breathtaking odyssey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An author's note provides additional context about the indigenous Mazahua people of Mexico and their interactions with the monarch butterfly, as well as more information about the butterflies' migratory routes and conservation status. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Belen Medina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0316168572\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316168571\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.38d","brand":"Belen Medina","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48175919792383,"sku":"9780316168571","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a3fcc957-36b3-4868-8f8d-4bbd45ab2fca.jpg?v=1771336322","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mariposas-journey-belen-medina-9780316168571","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}