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Little Whale

A Day in the Life of a Whale Calf
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Little Whale by Anna Brett is a delightful children's book that follows the journey of a young whale and its mother as they migrate through the ocean. Amidst the vast marine landscape, the story highlights themes of adventure, family, and the natural wonders of their underwater world. It's an engaging and educational tale perfect for young readers curious about the sea.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a love for engaging stories that offer a heartwarming adventure and illustrations that captivate young readers. It's perfect for those who appreciate learning about marine life in a way that's both entertaining and educational, making it a wonderful choice for family reading time.

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Little Whale is a fact-filled picture book story based on the adventures of a whale calf and its loving family.

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Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.

Little Whale has a small and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum. Are you excited to swim along with them?

Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of humpback whales will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures.

Learn all about the gentle giant of the ocean by exploring:

  • Their mesmerizing whale songs that can be heard for thousands of miles
  • The huge annual migrations they undertake
  • The relationships within their pods
  • The flips, jumps, and tricks humpback whales perform

This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies, and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learned about Little Whale and their family to the test.

In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes, we will explore their habitats, family dynamics, and how they play, grow, and survive as a family.

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  • Little Whale
    Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series. Little Whale has a small and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum....
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711283541

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: Illustrations and photographs

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Carmen Saldana

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Anna Brett has worked in children's publishing for more than eight years. She's written and edited a huge variety of books, ranging from curriculum-based reference works to popular culture and books with digital extras, pop-ups and stickers.

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