Wandering Whale Sharks

Meet the world's largest living fish: the whale shark. With a back like a mountain range and a body that creates an enormous, looming shadow in the ocean below him, the whale shark is an exceptionally gentle giant--and yet it is relatively unknown. This informational picture book introduces readers to these stunning creatures in spare, poetic text. It's a lyrical meditation that gives a sense of the whale shark's slow, grand journey through the Earth's oceans while creating an opportunity for inquiry and awe. Deep blue sketch illustrations play with perspective and seem to move with the natural energy of wind and water. The book ends with a factual page about whale sharks, which can be found in all tropical seas, and have been spotted off the coast of several countries around the world, including South Africa, Australia, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Mexico. Readers will come away with a well-formed sense of wonder and respect as they leave the whale shark to continue his leisurely journey.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Owlkids
Published: 03/17/2015
ISBN: 9781771471305
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2015
School Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 174
Booklist 03/01/2015 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 176 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw