The Whale in My Swimming Pool

Written by Joyce Wan

A boy finds a whale in his pool and must find a way to share the space.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A boy's summer swim is interrupted by an unexpected guest—a whale in his pool! Despite his best efforts, the whale won't budge. From games to bribes, nothing works. How will he reclaim his pool? With creativity and a splash of fun, he discovers a delightful solution. Dive into this whimsical tale and find out how a little imagination can turn a problem into a playful adventure.

From the publisher

One sunny day, a little boy heads outside for a swim, but his pool is already taken . . . There’s a big whale in the water and it’s not budging! The boy tries everything to get the whale to leave. Nothing seems to work. Not fetch. Not tag. Not even offering his allowance. What’s a boy to do? Luckily, he comes up with the perfect solution: he decides to chill out on a spray of water over the whale’s spout. This colorful whale of a tale from the talented Joyce Wan is sure to inspire giggles from little guppies!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–6
Audience: Board
Lexile: AD460L

Themes & topics

Books about problem solving Books about friendship Books about whales Books about innovation Books about animals

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.8

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5.8

“I'm a huge fan of Joyce Wan's signature illustration style (as a side note, did you know she can even make worms look cute?! I digress). This cute book combines a preposterous situation with one little boy's innovation and problem-solving to create happy humor and good feels all around.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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