{"product_id":"makana-is-a-gift-a-little-green-sea-turtles-quest-for-identity-and-purpose-9781940654072","title":"MAKANA is a Gift: A Little Green Sea Turtle's Quest for Identity and Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne bright morning a little green sea turtle basks on the surface of Turtle Cove, where he arrived the night before. He hatched from a nest on a shore hundreds of miles away, and has spent the first six years of his life swimming through the ocean. Here in Turtle Cove he meets the inhabitants-a wise elder turtle, Kato, and other sea creatures. He admires the unique features of an octopus and starfish, and wishes he could swim with a school of fish. He observes the gulls and terns flying freely overhead, and begins to question his identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMakana is a Gift\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a young sea turtle's quest to understand his unique purpose, who and why he is, while waiting to be given his name. One morning while hungry for breakfast, he mistakes a plastic bag for a jellyfish, takes a bite as many sea turtles do, and must seek help to survive this too common, life-threatening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the end, he understands that all creatures are needed to help and care for each other; he too has a unique and essential purpose; that life is a gift, and so is he. In Hawaiian, \u003cem\u003eMakana\u003c\/em\u003e means gift, and thus he receives his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"Discussion \u0026amp; Activities Guide\" and \"Resources\" are included. Children will learn about the biological beginnings of a sea turtle's life as well as their ancient legacy, their significance and symbolism, and the importance of their ecological protection. Watercolor illustrations are vibrant and life-like. Ages 4 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Seven Seas Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50389883322642,"sku":"9781940654072","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cbfcecc9-a3be-4926-8435-539d1c86815c.jpg?v=1728931746","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/makana-is-a-gift-a-little-green-sea-turtles-quest-for-identity-and-purpose-9781940654072","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}