The Storm Whale
Autor Benji Daviesen Limba Engleză Board book – 14 iun 2017 – vârsta de la 3 ani
The stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize, now available in board format!
Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can't keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.
Other books from the World of the Storm Whale:
The Storm Whale in Winter
Grandma Bird
Also by Benji Davies:
Grandad's Island
On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah
When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore
Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore
Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can't keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.
Other books from the World of the Storm Whale:
The Storm Whale in Winter
Grandma Bird
Also by Benji Davies:
Grandad's Island
On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah
When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore
Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore
Toate formatele și edițiile | Preț | Express |
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Paperback (2) | 42.63 lei 3-5 săpt. | +8.41 lei 7-11 zile |
Simon&Schuster – 29 mar 2023 | 42.63 lei 3-5 săpt. | +8.41 lei 7-11 zile |
Simon Schuster UK – 31 iul 2013 | 58.75 lei 3-5 săpt. | +8.31 lei 7-11 zile |
Hardback (2) | 80.63 lei 3-5 săpt. | +18.11 lei 7-11 zile |
Simon&Schuster – 29 mar 2023 | 80.63 lei 3-5 săpt. | +18.11 lei 7-11 zile |
Henry Holt & Company – 29 sep 2014 | 121.38 lei 3-5 săpt. | |
Board book (1) | 40.32 lei 3-5 săpt. | +18.36 lei 7-11 zile |
Simon&Schuster – 14 iun 2017 | 40.32 lei 3-5 săpt. | +18.36 lei 7-11 zile |
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781471164569
ISBN-10: 147116456X
Pagini: 26
Ilustrații: Full colour throughout
Dimensiuni: 190 x 168 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Simon&Schuster
Colecția Simon & Schuster Children's UK
ISBN-10: 147116456X
Pagini: 26
Ilustrații: Full colour throughout
Dimensiuni: 190 x 168 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Simon&Schuster
Colecția Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Recenzii
"A future classic and a must have for the discerning picture book fan."
"The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book."
"The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out."
"I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!"
"Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved."
"Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words."
"The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book."
"The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out."
"I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!"
"Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved."
"Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words."
Notă biografică
Benji Davies is an illustrator and animation director. From a young age he was often to be found painting at the kitchen table, a scene which can still be seen to this day.
Benji studied animation at university, and has since worked on a diverse array of projects, from picture books and animated short films to music videos, commercials and title sequences. His books have been co-editioned in many languages and countries around the world. The Storm Whale is his first self-penned picture book.
He lives in London with his wife Nina.
Descriere
A tender and poignant story about loving something - and knowing when to let it go - in a brilliant new cased board book format