The Beach Trip

Sofía Martínez

by Jacqueline Jules

Sofia and her family are headed to the beach for the weekend, and Sofia is packed and ready to go. But once they get to the beach house, it's obvious that Sofia did not pack basic beach gear. Will her beach trip be ruined? Spanish words are used throughout this early chapter book.

Genres: Childrens, Spanish Literature, Fiction, Picture Books

Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2020

About the author

I am a children's author, teacher, librarian, and poet. My books include the Zapato Power series, the Sofia Martinez series, Pluto is Peeved, Unite or Die: How Thirteen States Became a Nation, Duck for Turkey Day, Never Say a Mean Word Again, and Feathers for Peacock. Please visit me at http://www.jacquelinejules.com

Reviews

[Emily Archacki · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this Sofia Martinez book, they are headed on vacation and Sofia whats to bring games but she does not have room in her suitcase so she packs on a change of clothes and one suit with other family members suitcase and brings the games. Everyone is glad she brings the games because there is a huge storm that happens. This is another short chapter book with only 32 pages.

Lexile: 530L
Ages: 5-7

[Erin *BookDragon_Library* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Large font, about 21 pages of story. Color pictures. Spanish words are interspersed in pink/red so they stand out. The back has a Spanish glossary and 3 discussion questions and 3 writing prompts. Themes: multigenerational vacation, games, sharing. Hispanic characters. Own voices author.

[ReadingMama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cuando la familia de Sofía se fue de vacaciones a la playa, cada miembro de su familia empacó cosas para la playa. Sin embargo, Sofía empacó muchos juegos para toda la gente. Cuando llovió en vacaciones, Sofía salvó el día.

[AMY · Rating 4 out of 5]

27 pages. Great realistic story about Sophia's family going to the beach and how their choices in packing work out. A short three chapter transition book. Recommended for grades 1-2.

[Wylaina · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and fun!

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 4 out of 5]

What do you do when you get to the beach and there's sun? Read on and find out how Sophia saves the day.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sofia may pack a little differently than her parents would wish, but she's going to solve the problems. All with help from her family. A darling book about family, planning, and flexibility.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sofia is looking forward to the beach trip that her family takes every year. She loves being with her immediate and extended familia. But she struggles to know what to pack, clothes or board games. Eventually determining that having games is more important than the other things, Sofia leaves most of her clothing behind. But she just might save the day when the weather takes a turn for the worse or maybe she'll just be unprepared. Another cute story about Sofia, a girl who definitely has her own ideas about things. This is a fun series for young readers who won't have a hard time relating to Sofia's priorities.