Breathe
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Breathe

Written & illustrated by Scott Magoon

A baby whale's first solo adventure at sea unfolds with discovery and friendship.

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40 pages
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Embark on a journey with a young whale experiencing his first day alone in the vast ocean. As he swims and explores, he encounters new friends and discovers the wonders of his marine world. But after a day of independence, the comfort of returning home to his mother awaits. Dive into this heartwarming tale of adventure and reassurance, perfect for young readers eager to explore the beauty of the sea.

From the publisher

“Richly composed and sweetly appealing–just right for baby storytimes as well as one-to-one sharing.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Perfectly suitable as a read-aloud.” –School Library Journal Take a deep breath and dive into a day in the life of a baby whale, told with luminous illustrations and spare text, with a fresh twist on a timeless message. Swim! Play all day. Breathe. This simply told story follows a young whale on a journey of discovery as he experiences his first day at sea on his own! He swims, explores, and makes friends in his marine habitat. After a day of independence, this little whale delights in returning home to his mother. Young readers will be drawn to Scott Magoon’s reassuring story of adventure.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
BR170L
Themes & topics
Books about whalesBooks about animalsBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.6
F&P level
~F
Publication
Published
April 1, 2014
First published
March 4, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442412583

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