A Small Blue Whale
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

A Small Blue Whale

By Beth Ferry, Lisa Mundorff

A lonely whale waits for a friend, but unexpected rescuers change everything.

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32 pages
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In a vast silver sea, a small blue whale longs for companionship. His patience is tested as he meets a quiet pink cloud, hoping it's the friend he's been waiting for. But when danger strikes, a surprising group of penguins comes to his aid, teaching him the true essence of friendship. Will the whale's wish for a friend finally come true? This heartwarming tale explores the beauty and depth of true friendship, leaving readers to ponder what it truly means to connect with others.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and talented newcomer Lisa Mundorff comes a gorgeous and utterly charming picture book about a lonely blue whale who learns the meaning of friendship. A small blue whale sits in a silver sea . . . wishing, wanting, waiting for a friend. Waiting is hard, but he doesn’t mind; he’s sure a friend will be worth the wait. First, the whale meets a quiet pink cloud, and he thinks this might be the friend he’s been waiting for. But when he finds himself in trouble, a group of penguins comes to his rescue and the small blue whale finally gets his wish. This heartwarming story about friendship–what it looks like, sounds like, tastes like, and feels like–will have readers agreeing that a true friend is definitely worth the wait.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about whalesBooks about cloudsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about penguins
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 24, 2017
First published
January 1, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524713379

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