Martinez Kids Adventures

Get ready to embark on an EPIC road trip, thanks to special glasses that transform kids into Arctic animals! An exciting, family-friendly, bilingual adventure. The Martinez kids have no idea that a sparkling frozen wasteland awaits them as they set off to Mexico to spend Navidad with their relatives. The spunky bilingual siblings already knew their neighbor Don Toño had invented a virtual reality shed, but they had no idea he had created a "to-go" version that would allow them to be whisked off to the Arctic from the comfort of their car seats. When they arrive in the Arctic, they are thrilled to discover that they have animal bodies! The siblings are having a blast exploring, flying, and making new friends, but when the unthinkable happens, will they be able to use the lessons they have learned to save their little sister? Adorable lemmings, polar bears, snowy owls, and harp seals grace the pages of this exciting adventure that will have kids (and their grown-ups) begging for one more chapter! Inspired by the author's own bicultural family, this book incorporates Spanish language and Mexican culture, highlighting the richness of bilingualism, traditions, and family. Let your imagination soar with this exciting bilingual adventure! Social-Emotional Themes: Cooperation, Responsibility, Perseverance, Encouragement Themes: Social-Emotional Learning, Mexican Culture and Foods, Spanish Language, Bicultural Families

"Doña Rosa needs our help." Rico straightened his feathered body and looked at them with round golden eyes. "I can do this." Eyeing the smoking hole in the ground, he hesitated, then jumped in. Bicultural siblings Rico, Diego, and Araceli Martinez had hoped to enjoy their spring break exploring virtual reality. However, the fun abruptly ends when their inventor friend Don Toño begins work on a new adventure. While he is out of town, his wife Doña Rosa has an accident and finds herself trapped in the mysterious shed. Unsure of the risks of entering an unfinished adventure, the kids bravely venture into virtual reality to track him down. Arriving in the tropical Galápagos Islands, the kids discover that they are now animals, able to communicate with the local wildlife. Penguins, lava lizards, birds, and iguanas join them in searching for the one person - or animal - who can save Doña Rosa. If only they could fly over the island! At the top of the volcano, a colony of giant tortoises awaits them. Will the mysterious Don Tortuga be able to help them save their beloved neighbor? Or will a technology glitch halt the mission in its tracks? Readers young and old will be intrigued by this bilingual adventure!

"Welcome back, hijos. Did you run into Don Toño in virtual reality?" "Yeah! He said we get to do a treasure hunt!" On the last rainy day of vacation, a mysterious puzzle appears at the Martinez family's cabin. Rico, Diego, and Araceli quickly discover that it can turn them into animals through virtual reality! Even more exciting: It contains a treasure hunt through the Northwoods of Minnesota. From the birthplace of the Mississippi River to the remote Boundary Waters, Minnesota's unique beauty and diverse wildlife carry many new experiences. The kids must work together to solve riddles and help the local animals… some of whom have their own complicated personalities. As the siblings continue their hunt, they begin to understand that the biggest treasure may not be the physical reward at the end, but the lessons of kindness learned along the way. But… is it possible there's an actual treasure as well? Learning Spanish is fun in this colorful bilingual adventure!