About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses feeling like they do not fit in or when they are struggling to find a friend in a new environment. This nearly wordless story follows a whale who has been released back into the ocean after living in captivity. As she swims through the vast blue, she encounters various objects and creatures that look like whales but turn out to be ships, submarines, or islands, leaving her feeling isolated in a world that should feel like home. Peter Sis uses soft, intricate illustrations to explore themes of perseverance, longing, and the eventual joy of connection. Because the story relies on visual storytelling, it is a perfect choice for preschoolers and early elementary children to develop empathy and narrative skills. It provides a gentle space to talk about the patience required to find one's community and the beauty of finally being seen for who you really are.
