Moby-Dick
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

Moby-Dick

By Annabel Tempest (Illustrator)

Part of the BabyLit Storybooks series

Join a daring quest for a legendary whale in a vibrant retelling for young adventurers.

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28 pages
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Set sail with Captain Ahab and his crew on a thrilling quest for the elusive white whale, Moby Dick. This vibrant retelling introduces young readers to the classic tale of adventure and friendship. With colorful illustrations and simplified text, children will be captivated by the high seas journey and the relentless pursuit of the legendary creature. Will the crew succeed in their daring mission, or will the ocean's mysteries remain unsolved? Perfect for ages 3 to 7, this engaging storybook brings a timeless literary adventure to life for a new generation.

From the publisher

BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. Ahoy! Come sail the ocean blue with Captain Ahab, Ishmael, Queequeg, and the rest of the crew! The search is on for the great white whale, and the captain won’t give up on this voyage until Moby Dick is found. With colorful artwork and quotes from the original text, Herman Melville’s nautical adventure is retold for children in a fun, new way that highlights friendship. This is a book to be treasured throughout childhood and beyond. BabyLit(R) primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Now presenting a delightful collection of hardcover lap books for early readers and their parents. Each book in the BabyLit Storybook series retells a story from literary canon with easy-to-follow text and engaging artwork. These delightful, engaging books are ideal for ages 3 to 7, with their oversized trim and sturdy pages, but will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. After training as an editor in London, Mandy Archer went on to become the Head of Children’s Books for BBC Worldwide, nurturing such characters as Wallace & Gromit and Bob the Builder. Since then she has written all kinds of titles, ranging from board books right up to teen fiction. She enjoys talking to children in schools about fairy tales and story writing. Mandy and her family live near a racecourse on Epsom Downs, England. Annabel Tempest creates patterns, draws characters, and loves cutting, sticking, and coloring in. During her career, she has illustrated everything from children’s books and greetings cards to maps and packaging. She lives in Somerset, England.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
28
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 15, 2017
Publisher
Babylit
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423647843

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