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brunogcarr's review against another edition
4.0
Uma história terna de amizade, solidão e paternidade, maravilhosamente ilustrada.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I just had to have this. I have a soft spot for picture books and I love to read them. :)
This book is adorable, a little boy, left alone by his dad (because of his work) finds a baby whale and takes it home.
Noi, our little boy, is a very cute character. And while I didn't think the idea of taking a whale with you to home (when there is a whole sea next to you) is a good idea, I could understand why he did it.
He had no one (seems like his house is quite a bit away from things) to talk to, no one to play with, and then he found the whale. I can imagine he would take the whale with him, finally a playmate, finally someone who will listen to your stories.
I was also amazed that he didn't snap or get that angry with his dad. He understood what he did wasn't right, he knew the whale had to go back.
The dad, I can imagine that he doesn't want to leave his little kid, but he also has to get food and such on the table. I am glad though that he finally saw that Noi was lonely, and that he was planning on doing something about the loneliness. Yeah for good dads!
The illustrations are gorgeous, you are truly teleported to the beach, to Noi's house, to the sea, to everything. You can find something fun on every page (like for example all the cats), there is great amount of detail. The pages are also very colourful.
I will be hoping that Benji Davies will make more picture books like this one. I will be sure to buy it if such a thing comes out.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This book is adorable, a little boy, left alone by his dad (because of his work) finds a baby whale and takes it home.
Noi, our little boy, is a very cute character. And while I didn't think the idea of taking a whale with you to home (when there is a whole sea next to you) is a good idea, I could understand why he did it.
He had no one (seems like his house is quite a bit away from things) to talk to, no one to play with, and then he found the whale. I can imagine he would take the whale with him, finally a playmate, finally someone who will listen to your stories.
I was also amazed that he didn't snap or get that angry with his dad. He understood what he did wasn't right, he knew the whale had to go back.
The dad, I can imagine that he doesn't want to leave his little kid, but he also has to get food and such on the table. I am glad though that he finally saw that Noi was lonely, and that he was planning on doing something about the loneliness. Yeah for good dads!
The illustrations are gorgeous, you are truly teleported to the beach, to Noi's house, to the sea, to everything. You can find something fun on every page (like for example all the cats), there is great amount of detail. The pages are also very colourful.
I will be hoping that Benji Davies will make more picture books like this one. I will be sure to buy it if such a thing comes out.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
lovememybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mnstucki's review against another edition
3.0
This was fine, but I found it lacking some crucial element. I certainly wouldn't criticize someone else for loving it though.
cstoeger's review against another edition
4.0
I love the illustrations in this book. The kittens are priceless!
beths0103's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story of a little boy who brings home a beached whale and keeps him in the bathtub. I loved it until the ending, which didn't feel authentically satisfying to me.
brenda8's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
5.0
Story: incredibly beautiful and moving.
Illustrations: gloriously made.
Sometimes you have to say goodbye to your friends, but it doesn't mean you can't see them again.
Sometimes you need to pause and make sure you are paying attention to your family.
And sometimes you should take a break and look at astonishingly beautiful illustrations from a well-loved picture book.
Illustrations: gloriously made.
Sometimes you have to say goodbye to your friends, but it doesn't mean you can't see them again.
Sometimes you need to pause and make sure you are paying attention to your family.
And sometimes you should take a break and look at astonishingly beautiful illustrations from a well-loved picture book.
jess_esa's review against another edition
5.0
Just gorgeous. I loved this so much! Maybe my favourite art ever.