Mister G holding a guitar surrounded by children with their hands raised in the air.
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MISTER G: Baby Ballena Book Release Concert

Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances
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Auditorium

$15 

$10 Museum Members

Tickets

Join MISTER G and Marcos Almada Rivero as they celebrate the release of their new book, Baby Ballena, a fascinating glimpse into a baby whale’s first migration from Mexico to Alaska. Eye-catching illustrations and a playful narrative in Spanish and English combine to shine a light on these magnificent creatures—and are sure to inspire a new generation of whale lovers.

Following MISTER G’s concert, a dynamic and interactive performance that promotes an appreciation of global citizenship and environmental awareness, MISTER G and Marcos Almada Rivero will be signing copies of their book. 

Museum admission sold separately.

Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.­

A large whale and other sea creatures in the ocean, with the words "Baby Ballena" written at the top.

Marcos Almada Rivero, Illustration for Baby Ballena, by Ben Gundersheimer (Nancy Paulsen Books), © 2025 Marcos Almada Rivero.

Who You'll Meet
Musician and author Mister G

MISTER G

MISTER G (Ben Gundersheimer) is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist, author and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post, he was originally dubbed MISTER G by his young students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. His dynamic, interactive bilingual performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections. 

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Artist Marcos Almada Rivero

Marcos Almada Rivero

Marcos Almada Rivero is an acclaimed Mexican author, illustrator, and animation director. Marcos has published fifteen books in Mexico, and he’s been illustrating award-winning album covers and picture books with MISTER G since 2015, including Señorita Mariposa, How Many Squirrels Are in the World? and Baby Ballena. As an independent filmmaker, Marcos has produced several shorts, which have been recognized in festivals around the world.