Maybe a Whale

Name: Maybe a Whale
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781773066646
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Kirsten Pendreigh

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Maybe a Whale follows a young girl and her mother as they embark on a kayaking journey along the Pacific west coast, fulfilling a trip planned by the girl's late Grandpa. While hesitant at first, the girl discovers the wonders of nature—the glowing moon jellies, fluttering anemones, and playful seals—while searching for the whales Grandpa loved. Their adventure culminates in a magical encounter with the breathing humpbacks at night, helping them both to grieve and reconnect amidst the wild beauty of the seascape.
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Ideal for children aged 3 to 6, this gentle and lyrical story supports young readers in understanding grief and the lasting presence of loved ones through nature's wonders.

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Age range 3 to 6

After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the Pacific west coast to look for the whales that he loved.

The trip will do them good, Mum says, but the girl isn't sure. How can that be true when Grandpa isn't there? And how will they find a whale in all that water, anyway?

There is so much to see as they paddle through white-tipped waves and calm coves: glowing moon jellies, fluttering anemones, and slippery seals. All the while, the girl watches for whales. Could one be swimming beneath their kayak or along the shore of their camp? Are the whales even there?

Finally, in the dark of night, they hear them - pushhhhhhhh, pushhhhhhh - humpbacks breathing in the bay.

In this lyrical story, luminously illustrated by Crystal Smith, mum and daughter find the space to grieve Grandpa and reconnect with each other in the wild beauty of nature. And they come to realise that - perhaps like whales - those we've loved are always with us, even if we don't see them anymore.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781773066646

Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Crystal Smith

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 467g

Pages: 36

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kirsten Pendreigh Young Adult

About the Author

Kirsten Pendreigh is a children's author and poet from Vancouver, BC. Her books celebrate our early instincts to care for the plants and creatures that share our planet. She is the author of Luna's Green Pet, illustrated by Carmen Mok. Kirsten's poems can be found in Canadian literary magazines and in Best Canadian Poetry 2021. Formerly a CBC and NPR journalist, Kirsten also writes non-fiction for children.

Crystal Smith is the daughter of a lighthouse keeper who discovered her passion for wildlife when she was small. She illustrates the natural world to spark curiosity and wonder, kindle concern, and illuminate issues. Crystal currently lives in Victoria, BC. She has worked with the David Suzuki Foundation and Parks Canada, along with other clients.