Reviews for The Isabella & Chloe Bilingual Series
Magical Adventure With a Magical Message
A delightful bilingual graphic novel that blends environmental awareness with magical adventure. Set in the breathtaking Sonoran Desert, this story follows two brave young heroines, Isabella and Chloe, as they team up with the mythical Pegasus to save pollinators and desert wildlife from danger.
Perfect for readers ages 5–8, the book presents important ecological themes in a fun, engaging way. The bilingual presentation (English and Spanish) adds an enriching educational layer, making it a great tool for language learners.
Shawn
A Beautiful and Inspiring Story!
Isabella & Chloe Liberate The Desert Pollinators is a heartwarming and educational story that teaches children the importance of protecting nature and helping the creatures that keep our world thriving. Maria Retana brings the desert environment to life with vivid descriptions and lovable characters, making this book both engaging and meaningful."
"The story’s strong message about teamwork, kindness, and caring for pollinators is delivered in a way kids can easily understand. The illustrations are charming and perfectly complement the narrative. This is a must-have for parents and teachers who want to inspire young readers to care for the environment."
Alessandra
A Journey to Adventure
Pele's Domains/Los dominios de Pele by Maria Retana, Miles Last, illustrated by Salva Ferrando. Our heroines, Isabella and Chloe travel with their winged horse searching for adventure. We have mythology from Hawaii, which merges with nature and a magical world. I would like to highlight the dedication and commitment of the writers in translating the book, as well as the fact that the illustrations are real, drawn by a human illustrator.
– Neptune
Another enchanting story!
This is the second book that I read by these wonderful authors. In "Pele's Domains," Isabella and Chloe, with the help of the mystical white horse Pegasus, travel to Hawaii. They encounter Madame Pele, the powerful deity of volcanic eruptions and the island's protector. The beautiful illustrations complement perfectly this mythical and magical journey. Looking forward to reading their next adventure!
– Positive Vibes
An important message
Chloe's Secrets is a beautifully written and illustrated picture book that brings history to life. It is bilingual, so would be great for those who study their second language. Told from the perspective of a ten-year-old, it shares an important story about family, sacrifice, and resilience.
– ElenaS
Wonderful first book in this series
I loved this book. In Chloe's Secrets the illustrations were well done, with vibrant colors children will love. The main characters, Chloe and Isabella, complemented each other well in that their life experiences were vastly different. I thought that introducing Chloe as a ghost who embodies a corn husk doll from New Orleans was brilliant. The author presented the story of Chloe's life as a slave, and how she, her parents, brother, and sister escaped to Mexico to gain freedom, was well done and easy for younger audiences to understand.
– Jjpeer