If You Want to See a Whale

By Julie Fogliano, Erin E. Stead (illustrator),

Book cover of If You Want to See a Whale

Book description

If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at.
Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates...
If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait... and wait... and wait...

In this quiet and beautiful picture…

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Why read it?

1 author picked If You Want to See a Whale as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a book about the importance of looking and wondering. It speaks to patience while seeking magic—in this case, a whale. It’s beautifully illustrated in wood block carvings that echo the quiet, meditative quality of the text. It perfectly captures the simple pleasures of looking and the sublime joy of discovery.

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