If Wendell Had a Walrus

Written by Lori Mortensen · Illustrated by Matt Phelan

A boy's quest for a walrus leads to an unexpected friendship.

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32 pages· 401 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Wendell dreams of befriending a walrus, imagining endless adventures together. Determined, he sets out on a whimsical quest to find one. But as he searches, Wendell discovers that the journey itself holds surprises, leading to an unexpected friendship. Will Wendell find the walrus he seeks, or something even more special? Dive into this heartwarming tale of imagination and the joy of new connections.

From the publisher

A boy sets out to find a walrus only to make a new friend in this heartwarming, funny picture book by Lori Mortensen with art byMatt Phelan, creator of the New YorkTimes bestseller Snow White.Wendell is convinced that if he ever found a walrus, the twoof them would be the best of friends—they’d tell tons of jokes, ride bikes, and have the time of their lives. As Wendell begins his search, he soon realizes that walruses aren’t easy to come by. But looking for a walrus turns out to be its own adventure, one with an unexpected result.Matt Phelan’s gentle watercolor art complements Lori Mortensen’s charming story about the joy of finding new friends in this picture book perfect for fans of Strictly NoElephants by Lisa Mantchev and Billy Twitters and His BlueWhale Problem by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex.

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