• Elmer and the Whales by David McKee is a brightly colored children's picture book centered around two young elephants whose search for adventure takes them to the ocean thanks to the kindness and helping hands of many other creatures. When they see some whales, they experience wonder..
  • Here Come the Humpbacks! by April Pulley Sayre is a delightful children's picture book that gives kids a chance to marvel at the mysteries and the magnificence of whales. Sayre provides information on how humpback whales got their name, sing, and breathe. She also points out the dangers they face including ocean pollution, giant ships, and hungry orcas. The variety of blues in the text vividly captures the beauty of the ocean and the graceful movement of these large creatures in the water.

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