Journey of the Humpbacks

"Extraordinary...An unforgettable encounter that will spark a lifelong fascination." -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)

The amazing migration of humpback whales, explored through lyrical language, fascinating infographics, and colorful art.

Come meet the humpback whales: we'll travel with them from the Antarctic to the Colombian Pacific, back where they were born. Let's learn about how their fins help them swim, how long they can live, why and how they sing, how their calves grow up, and how they fit into the baleen whale family. As we migrate with these marine mammals, we'll discover the joy of sharing our planet with these incredible creatures.

Created in collaboration with humpback whale researchers, this browsable book welcomes readers to follow the animals for their full adventure or enjoy a few intriguing facts along the way. Journey of the Humpbacks is the perfect read for aspiring marine biologists, avid whale-watchers, and anyone who's ever dreamed of diving beneath the waves.

Author: Juliana Muñoz Toro
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 44
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.31h x 10.02w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780802856432
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2025
Booklist 09/01/2025

About the Author
Juliana Muñoz Toro is a writer and story embroiderer based in Bogotá, Colombia. The Humpbacks' Journey, her English-language debut, was the winner of the 2021 Banco del Libro Award in the Informative Books category, and it was also selected for the "Reading Colombia" catalog in 2022. Visit Juliana's blog at julianamunoztoro.wordpress.com and follow her on Instagram @julianadelaurel.

Dipacho (the pseudonym of Diego Francisco Sanchez Rodriguez) is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Some Do, Some Don't and Antonia: A Journey to a New Home (minedition). His titles have been published across Latin America as well as in Italy, Portugal, and France. Dipacho lives in Colombia. Visit his website at dipacho.com or follow him on Instagram @dipacho.

Lawrence Schimel has written or translated over 300 books, including Niños, 9 Kilometers, and the Batchelder Honor book Different (all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards, including a PEN Translates Award, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, and two Américas Award Honors. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Bluesky @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social.