Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

Written by Beryl Young · Illustrated by Sakika Kikuchi

Discover the magical bond between children and whales in a lyrical bedtime journey.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings

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Dive into a lyrical adventure where a child finds kinship with humpback whales. Through swimming and singing, explore the enchanting parallels between their worlds. This bedtime tale, rich with wondrous whale facts and captivating illustrations, invites readers to dream of the deep blue and the connections we share with nature. Will you join the call of the ocean and discover where the whales live?

From the publisher

“Reflects great admiration and wonder for all humpback whales … A true homage to these wondrous creatures.” –Kirkus (STARRED Review) This evocative picture book celebrates a child’s connection and kinship with whales. Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles–children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how whales’ underwater lives are touchingly like our own. Patterned in a call-and-response format, Show Us Where You Live, Humpback begs to be read aloud at bedtime, and includes: Wondrous facts about humpback whales A celebration of our connection with the natural world Beautiful and captivating illustrations At the story’s end, acclaimed author Beryl Young and debut illustrator Sakika Kikuchi leave readers gently falling asleep, dreaming of the wonderful world we share with whales.

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