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Apr 08, 2015
Natasha
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really liked it
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animals,
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k-3
preschool ages 3-5, kindergartners, too
Jul 18, 2015
Barbara
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compassion,
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vacations
A little boy is thwarted in his plans to enjoy the pool in his yard. After all, there isn't much room for him in the pool since a whale is enjoying its waters. The whale is simply not interested in going anywhere. After trying all sorts of strategies, from the simplest to the most elaborate involving construction equipment, the youngster comes up with a solution that works out well for both whale and boy. Some youngsters will be highly amused by this ridiculous dilemma and the bright illustratio
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A little boy is surprised to find a whale in his swimming pool and tries everything he can think of to convince him to move before finally going with the flow (of the whale's blowhole, that is). By story's end, a new animal pops up, but this time it's a bear in the boy's bed and it's naptime.
Fun for sharing with toddlers and PreK with very cute digital artwork that reminded me of Hello Kitty in its rounded edges and simplicity. ...more
Fun for sharing with toddlers and PreK with very cute digital artwork that reminded me of Hello Kitty in its rounded edges and simplicity. ...more
This book needs to be paired with a nonfiction book or two about whales so that children aren’t left with misconceptions.
Great story for a beach, ocean life summer-themed storytime.
Cute story. I really liked the illustrations.
Update: My nephew loves this story. When my sister sent me a video of her reading it to him, I had to up my rating to five stars. When you see that much joy on a child's face, you recognize magic you might not otherwise have seen! ...more
Update: My nephew loves this story. When my sister sent me a video of her reading it to him, I had to up my rating to five stars. When you see that much joy on a child's face, you recognize magic you might not otherwise have seen! ...more
Cute, simple. I wish I liked it a bit more.
This book is funny, and it reminds me a lot of one of my son's other favorites, There's a Bear in My Chair by Ross Collins. Very cute story.
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Aug 12, 2015
Wendy Garland
marked it as to-read
Oct 21, 2015
Valentina
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Mar 02, 2016
Elizabeth
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Sep 19, 2016
Janet
marked it as to-read
