If You Want to See a Whale
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

If You Want to See a Whale

Written by Julie Fogliano · Illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Patience and focus are key to spotting the elusive whale.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy embarks on a quest to see a whale, learning that patience and focus are essential. As distractions like pink roses and pelicans tempt him, he must keep his eyes on the sea. Will his determination lead to a glimpse of the majestic creature, or will the wait prove too challenging? This enchanting tale explores the art of waiting and the beauty of anticipation.

From the publisher

If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at. Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates . . . If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait . . . and wait . . . and wait . . . In this quiet and beautiful picture book by Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead, the team that created the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book And Then It’s Spring, a boy learns exactly what it takes to catch a glimpse of an elusive whale. This title has Common Core connections. A Neal Porter Book A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2013A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 7, 2013
First published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781596437319
LCCN
2012012988

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