If Wendell Had a Walrus
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

If Wendell Had a Walrus

By Lori Mortensen, Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

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
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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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
401
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about the beachBooks about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine life
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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
507940
Publication
Published
April 17, 2018
First published
January 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781627796026

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