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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
"if you want to see a whale / you'll have to just ignore the roses / and all their pink / and all their sweet / and all their wild and their waving."
I'm not sure which part I love more, the writing or the whales.
I'm not sure which part I love more, the writing or the whales.
This charming little picture book hit me in all the right places. It shares a theme of patience with Fogliano and Stead's last collaboration, And Then it was Spring, but I have to say I thought this one was better. Whales just might be my favorite animal and I cherished the thoughtful quiet feel of this story as the little boy tells the readers all the things not to do if you want to see a whale. The color palate is just perfect and I have to say I think I have found my pick for Caldecott 2014.
I liked the subtle point that the book made about missing a lot of what is going on around you if you are only focused on one thing. At least I think that was the point?
A cute book with fun pictures and a lovely story. I love the little bird and the little dog throughout the story.
The sea and roses and whales and beautiful, soft illustrations. What wouldn't I love?
A little boy patiently seeks out a whale. The simple, peaceful color palette quietly evokes his pursuit.
Lovely prose and interesting pictures that celebrate the beauty around you that's waiting to be noticed if you just take a moment to look.
Story is cumulative (or it could be because I was just reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie). Would work for toddlers or preschoolers
Illustrations are similar to And Then It's Spring (2012 title).
Illustrations are similar to And Then It's Spring (2012 title).