Very Young Catholics in Ecuador

Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Galapagos every year, but a lucky twenty thousand actually live there, including the two sisters of our story!

They visit the famous giant tortoises, go to the beach, and play family games. The older girl is a warm and gentle protector to her little sister, and keeps her entertained with stories. The relationship between the two is endearing, and the entire family is warm and kind. The story also includes some events in mainland Ecuador, through the eyes of another lively and wonderful family that lives in a beautiful city in the high Andes.

Pssst- print this companion Seek & Find activity sheet so your kids can hunt through the pictures while you read!

South America is rich in Catholic traditions, and several are referenced in the book, as seen through the eyes of the children.

Bonus content includes:

• a history of chocolate, 
• pirates off the coast of Ecuador, 
• and more!

Book 9 in the Very Young Catholic Series 

Product Details

Author Emily Koczela is a lifelong Catholic, mother of six, and grandmother of fourteen (so far). Her travels have taken her to Mass in more than a dozen countries. She wrote this series to delight and inspire children by introducing them to their brothers and sisters around the world. 

89 pages with full-color photographs throughout
Softcover

Media Coverage

CatholicMom.com--Beauty Deeper than the Eye Can See 

Listen to Emily share her goal for this project on the Homeschooling Saints Podcast.

Homeschool Connections--The Faith of Catholic Kids Around the World