Ida and the Whale
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Ida and the Whale

By Rebecca Gugger, Simon Röthlisberger (Illustrator)

A flying whale takes Ida on a journey to answer cosmic questions.

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32 pages
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Ida's curiosity about the universe leads her on a magical adventure when a flying whale whisks her away one night. As they soar through the skies, Ida discovers answers to her deepest questions, only to find even more mysteries. This enchanting tale invites readers to explore the wonders of the cosmos and the endless quest for knowledge.

From the publisher

What lies behind the sun, the moon, and the stars? Ida can’t stop thinking about these and other very important questions. Then one night, a flying whale wakes her and takes her on an amazing journey–where some of her questions are answered and even more created. This gentle, philosophical tale is a visual treat sure to fill curious little listeners with wonder.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about whalesBooks about journeys and voyagesBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 26, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735843417

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