Little Whale

Come along with a mother whale and her baby on the path of the gray whale migration. From Jo Weaver, award-winning author-illustrator of Little One.  
Price: $17.95
  • ISBN: 9781682630495
  • Publication date: 10/01/2018
  • Page Count: 32
  • Size: 10-5/8" x 10-5/8"
  • Age Range: 3-7

Description

Come along with a mother whale and her baby on the path of the gray whale migration. From Jo Weaver, award-winning author-illustrator of Little One.

“The simple, comforting text and the graceful illustrations keep perfect time, lending a quiet satisfaction to a story perfect for bed/laptime…. A soft introduction to gray whales and animal migrations.” —School Library Journal

Together, Little Whale and Gray Whale swim under midnight skies and through coral reefs teeming with life as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north to feed. Gray Whale gently guides her baby along the way, keeping Little Whale safe from passing ships and dangerous predators. And at long last, the echo of a whale song calls to them through icy water, and they know…they are home.

With gentle text and stunning monochromatic illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the excitement of discovery, the pull of home, and the strength of parental love. Ideal for storytime or bedtime, the book is also a wonderful complement to early childhood and elementary nature, animal, and ocean studies.

Author/Illustrator

Jo Weaver

Author

Jo Weaver worked in international development and as a support worker at a center for the homeless before turning to illustration. She has an MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Little One is her first picture book.

Reviews

“A soothing and appealing read-aloud, this lovely look under the sea may spark scientific curiosity in listeners.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The simple, comforting text and the graceful illustrations keep perfect time, lending a quiet satisfaction to a story perfect for bed/laptime. Inviting to the eye and gently informative, this is a soft introduction to gray whales and animal migrations.” —School Library Journal

“Weaver’s lyrical text is accompanied by stunning charcoal illustrations, which beautifully capture this habitat, both above and below the water line.” —Booklist

“In broad, charcoal-rendered illustrations, Weaver presents the whales’ beautiful—sometimes perilous—journey.” —Publishers Weekly

Awards

Parents’ Choice Recommended Award —Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

More Details

AR Level: 2.6
F&P: GRL M, Gr 2, Genre F
Lexile: AD530L
Themes: Caregiving, Motherhood, Family, Home, Migration
BISAC 1: JUV002170 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Marine Life
BISAC 2: JUV013040 JUVENILE FICTION / Family / New Baby
BISAC 3: JUV039090 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience

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