Charlie's Whale
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Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Charlie's Whale

By Libby Gleeson

A boy's love for the sea leads to a magical encounter with whales.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 17 ratings
32 pages· 438 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Charlie is enchanted by the sea's wonders, from gentle waves to crashing surf. But it's the majestic whales that capture his heart. As he waits by the shore, will his patience be rewarded with a glimpse of these magnificent creatures? Dive into a lyrical tale of nature's beauty and the magic of the ocean.

From the publisher

Charlie loves the sea. He loves the seashells and the seahorses, the sharks and the stingrays, the crabs and the crayfish. He loves the gentle waves that creep up onto the sand and tickle his toes. He loves the huge wild waves that crash onto the sand and make the beach tremble. But most of all he loves the whales. ‘A simple but heart-felt story about the wonders of the natural world and the rewards of patience’ SYDNEY MORNING HERALD ‘Libby Gleeson’s words are lyrical, and Hannah Somerville’s illustrations are almost ethereal as they combine to make a story that is as magical as the whales themselves’ READPLUS

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
438
Reading age
0–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about imagination and playBooks about the seaBooks about whales
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Publication
Published
August 13, 2024
First published
September 28, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780734420886

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