The Fisherman & the Whale

Written and illustrated by Jessica Lanan

A father and son discover a profound bond with a trapped whale at sea.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 416 ratings

48 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A fisherman and his son embark on a serene journey across the ocean, only to find a whale ensnared in a net. As they work to free the majestic creature, they uncover a deep connection that bridges the human and natural worlds. Will their encounter change their understanding of life beneath the waves?

From the publisher

Jessica Lanan’s dreamy and dramatic watercolor paintings bring to life a wordless story about wonder in the natural world. A fisherman takes his son for a trip out on the water. When they encounter a whale entangled at sea, they realize a connection that transcends the animal kingdom.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~520L

Themes & topics

Books about the ocean Books about whales Books about marine life Books about sea creatures Books about science and nature

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“The illustrations in this wordless picture book are absolutely phenomenal! You'll love this wordless story about a boy and his father out fishing for the day who come across a whale in need of some help. Even when it's inconvenient for them, the father jumps out and helps the whale, who gives the man and boy and nice thank you when he's free. :)”

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