The Voyage of Whale and Calf

Written by Vanessa Pirotta · Illustrated by Samantha Metcalfe

A young whale's journey from warm seas to icy waters reveals ocean wonders and dangers.

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32 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Calf, a newborn humpback whale, embarks on a thrilling journey with his mother from Australia's coast to Antarctica. As they navigate the vast ocean, they encounter diverse marine life and face natural and human-made challenges. Will they safely complete their migration? Dive into this beautifully illustrated tale to discover the secrets of the deep and the resilience of these majestic creatures.

From the publisher

Calf is a newborn humpback whale, venturing into an exciting marine world while being nurtured and cared for by his mother. Join them as they travel along the east coast of Australia, meeting marine creatures. See the challenges Calf and Whale face as they head down into the icy waters of Antarctica, and marvel at these amazing ocean giants. The Voyage of Whale and Calf explores humpback whale migration - plunge below the surface to learn more about the lives of these magnificent marine mammals! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9. Features: Explores a year in the life of a humpback whale as he travels from the Great Barrier Reef to AntarcticaIncludes fascinating whale facts and information about environmental and human-made threats to marine lifeBeautiful illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe bring the unique marine life of Australian and Antarctic waters to life.

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