Wandering Whale Sharks

by Susumu Shingu

Published by: Owlkids Books Inc.

Imprint: Owlkids

Sales Date: 2015-03-15

Hardcover

CA$18.95

Published: March 2015

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Imprint: Owlkids

Page Count: 48 Pages

Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.26

48 Pages, 10.00 x 9.26 x 0.39 in

Hardcover

CA$18.95

ISBN: 9781771471305

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Meet the world’s largest living fish: the whale shark. With a back like a mountain range and a body that creates an enormous, looming shadow in the ocean below him, the whale shark is an exceptionally gentle giant — and yet it is relatively unknown.

This informational picture book introduces readers to these stunning creatures in spare, poetic text. It’s a lyrical meditation that gives a sense of the whale shark’s slow, grand journey through the Earth’s oceans while creating an opportunity for inquiry and awe. Deep blue sketch illustrations play with perspective and seem to move with the natural energy of wind and water.

The book ends with a factual page about whale sharks, which can be found in all tropical seas, and have been spotted off the coast of several countries around the world, including South Africa, Australia, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Mexico. Readers will come away with a well-formed sense of wonder and respect as they leave the whale shark to continue his leisurely journey.

Susumu Shingu, an internationally known sculptor and architect, creates works that move with the natural energy of wind and water. His other picture books include Strawberries, Spider, Little Birds and Wandering Whale Sharks.

"The overall imagery and poetic text combine to create a pleasing book on an unlikely topic for the youngest children." Kirkus Reviews

"Metaphoric and concise... Both words and illustrations by Shingu have an energy and spirit that reflect the swirling blue depths of the ocean itself and can be appreciated on a multitude of levels." Booklist