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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
The Blue Whale
Written & illustrated by Jenni Desmond
Discover the giant blue whale's world through engaging facts and vivid comparisons to everyday objects.
48 pages· 1,161 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the world of the giant blue whale, where facts meet imagination. Explore its immense size through playful comparisons to trucks, cars, and even hippos. With captivating illustrations and engaging text, this book invites young readers to learn about the ocean's gentle giant in a fun and memorable way. How does the whale's eye compare to a milk bottle? What makes this creature so fascinating? Uncover the answers and more in this delightful journey into the life of the blue whale.
"A blue whale can measure up to 100 feet. That is the same length as a truck, a digger, a boat, a car, a bicycle, a motorcycle, a van, and a tractor--all lined up."
— from the book
From the publisher
An introduction to the world of the giant blue whale combines engaging facts with evocative illustrations that compare the whale’s enormous size to objects in the everyday world.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,161
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD1060L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.0
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 173610
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2015
- First published
- May 26, 2015
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781592701650
- LCCN
- 2015005782
- OCLC
- 938233309
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