Where Willy Went

By Nicholas Allan

A tiny swimmer races to win the ultimate prize: life itself.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 525 ratings

32 pages· 357 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Willy, a determined little sperm, who dreams of winning the Great Swimming Race. Against 300 million competitors, he speeds towards a marvelous egg, sparking a miraculous journey. As Willy's victory leads to the birth of a baby girl, discover how this charming tale unfolds with humor and warmth. Will she inherit Willy's winning spirit? Dive into this delightful story that cleverly intertwines the facts of life with a heartwarming narrative, captivating both young and old with its imaginative approach.

From the publisher

Never before have the facts of life been presented in such an accessible–or novel–way. Our hero is Willy, a little sperm who lives inside Mr. Browne with 300 million friends. Every day Willy practices for the Great Swimming Race. And when the day arrives, he swims faster than his 300 million friends to win the prize–a marvelous egg. Then something wonderful happens, and eventually Mr. and Mrs. Browne have a baby girl who has the same winning smile as Willy and who grows up to be a great swimmer. Hilariously funny, warm, and endearing, this is a picture book that appeals on different levels to both children and grown-ups. “Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan’s achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan’s readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement.” –“The Guardian” (UK)

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