Whole Whale

Written by Karen Yin · Illustrated by Nelleke Verhoeff

Can 100 animals squeeze into one book? Find out in this playful tale.

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 305 ratings

32 pages· 210 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical world, a sloth, a moth, and even a skunk try to fit into the pages of a book. But when a camel and a quail join the fun, the real question arises: can a blue whale squeeze in too? This lively rhyming adventure invites readers to laugh and count along as 100 animals attempt the impossible. With a surprise ending and a list of all the creatures, this story promises a delightful journey of discovery and humor. Will there always be room for one more?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 210
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~500L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about animals Books about whales Books about inclusion Books about crowded spaces

Inside the book

A peek between the covers

One hundred might fit this tale,
But can we fit a whole blue whale?

So, if they all can get along,
One hundred might fit in this throng.

The answer that we must unveil:
How can we fit the poor blue whale?

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.8

“I was skeptical about this book from the interior shots I could see reading, but it was so fun! Great vocabulary, fun rhymes, zany illustrations . . . . no story really, but a lot of fun! At the end, there's a list of all 100 animals you can search for too!”

Marmee

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