Whale, That Was Unexpected

Written by Casey Lyall · Illustrated by Kathryn Durst

A grumpy seafarer and her dog are swallowed by a whale. Can they escape?

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48 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Maude, a grumpy seafarer, and her dog Claude are swallowed by a whale during their daily fishing trip. As unexpected guests join them inside the whale, Maude's party plans spiral into chaos. Can she navigate this crowded predicament and find a way out, or will they remain in the belly of the beast? Dive into this whimsical adventure to discover if Maude's love for parties can save the day.

From the publisher

TWO STARRED REVIEWS! - A classic but contemporary tale for 3-to-7-year-olds featuring a hilariously grumpy seafarer and her trusty dog sidekick who get swallowed by a whale. For fans of Caldecott Honor books Bear Came Along and Leave Me Alone. Stoic seafarer Maude and her canine sidekick Claude head out to fish as they have done every day for many years. But this time, something unexpected happens. (Maude hates it when something unexpected happens.) They get swallowed by a whale. What does one do when one is swallowed by a whale? Throw a farewell party, I guess. (Maude loves a good party.) Hilarity ensues as more and more creatures get swallowed and Maude has to keep changing her party plans. (Maude does not love crowds.) Will Maude and the whale part ways, or is this the end? (Maude would prefer it if we could hurry this up.) Okay, okay. Read on to find out.

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