THE BLUE WHALE

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a nonfiction picture book, the blue whale draws children into the life + world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun + engaging. here, rea ders are given the actual size of an eye right on the page, and we are informed how to understand this whale's body size in relation to trucks, cars, milk bottles, and hippos. with an accurate + engaging text, fully vetted by a blue whale expert, and lyrically lovely illustrations, the blue whale is a book that invites children in + holds their attention. its tempo is like a pleasing melody, which means that the information never becomes too weighty or exhausting—a key thing when it comes to young readers and their enjoyment of a book. hardcover:8.2 x 10.6 in author: jenni desmond Show more