Following Papa's Song
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Following Papa's Song

By Gianna Marino

A young whale's journey reveals hidden wonders and challenges in the deep ocean.

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40 pages· 355 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Little Blue embarks on a vast ocean migration with Papa, filled with questions and wonder. As they dive into the unknown, Little Blue discovers a magical world beneath the waves. But when darkness surrounds him, will he find comfort in Papa's guiding song? This heartwarming tale explores the mysteries of the sea and the bond between father and child.

From the publisher

“Papa?”asked Little Blue.”Are we going very far?””Yes, Little Blue. We will travel fartherthan we have ever gone before.”As two whales swim together through the big ocean, Little Blue has many questions for Papa, especially ones about the long migration. How will they know the way? Will he be able to keep up? What will they see along the way?Papa has answers for all these questions, but Little Blue remains curious as they begin their journey. What could be down below, where they can’t see? The answer is a magical world and Little Blue is enchanted . . . until there is only darkness surrounding the young whale. But if Little Blue is quiet and listens, can Little Blue hear Papa’s song?Filled with the wonders of the ocean and the comfort of a father’s presence, Following Papa’s Song is a heartwarming story to be read again and again.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
355
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about whalesBooks about animalsBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about father and child
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
167113
Publication
Published
April 3, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670013159

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