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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.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,821 ratings
32 pages
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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
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The fine print
Book details
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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