Little Whale by Jo Weaver - ADVISABLE

Little Whale by Jo Weaver. PICTURE BOOK. Peachtree, 2018. $18. 9781682630495

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

This monochromatic book follows a mom and baby whale as they journey north on their annual migration. The whales have sporadic dialogue about their journey and the text describes all the things they pass. Just as little whale insists he is too tired to go on, they find their family and their home in the North. 

This book is very soothing and a lovely depiction of a migration journey. This gentle pace, however, may be difficult for young readers to enjoy. The lone blue coloring of the illustrations is also a mature aesthetic and may not be appreciated by the younger readers.    

Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher