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About Ida And The Whale
Product Description What lies behind the sun, the moon, and the stars? Ida can’t stop thinking about these and other very important questions. Then one night, a flying whale wakes her and takes her on an amazing journey—where some of her questions are answered and even more created. This gentle, philosophical tale is a visual treat sure to fill curious little listeners with wonder. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Ida lives a quiet life of solitude high up in a tree house surrounded by a peaceful forest of birch trees and animals. She spends her days gazing out from her little porch, dreaming of what lies beyond her tiny corner of the world. Her dreams come to life when, after a thunderous shake of her tiny tree house in the middle of the night, she discovers a gigantic flying whale at her doorstep. With Ida on his back, the whale embarks on a journey through the clouds to magical and mysterious places: through thick clouds, past the moon and the stars, and to strange upside-down and unfamiliar worlds. Ida is swept away by all the new things she sees, and when she feels uncertain about her new surroundings, the whale is there to protect and reassure her. When a storm comes, Ida is especially happy she has a companion for the journey, but when the storm dies down, she is overwhelmed by homesickness. "I'm right here," the whale reminds her, and Ida remembers that even though she's lonely sometimes, friends are "close together-always." A lesson in empathy and a tribute to friendship, this gentle book provides comfort to readers who might be experiencing unfamiliar change. Whimsical, colorful, and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers with wonder and curiosity. Words and pictures work perfectly in tandem to produce a calming effect. VERDICT An excellent choice for read-alouds or one-on-one sharing, this picture book will inspire compassion and warmth in readers of all ages.-Natalie Romano, Denver Public Libraryα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Themes of curious exploration, growth, and friendship are all introduced in this whimsical, delicate way, accompanied by evocative illustrations...The endpaper illustrations deftly underscore the enrichment that results from journeys. Enchanting and intriguing., Kirkus Reviews From storms to growing to loneliness, Ida and the Whale is a special little book that I could see becoming a favourite for any child whose imagination leaves them feeling inspired and yet alone at the same time...This is a wondrous book that any child is likely to connect with on some level. , Epic Stitching Combined mediums of watercolor, pen, and computer graphics illustrate the beautiful and philosophically situated worlds Ida and the flying whale visit on their journey. , OmniLibros In this magical picture book we join Ida and her whale friend and go on a journey that encourages us to think about our own journeys. Sometimes, like Ida, we have to change our perspective so that we can understand others. Sometimes we have to learn how to weather storms, and how to embrace silence. -- Marya Jansen-Gruber, Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review A lesson in empathy and a tribute to friendship, this gentle book provides comfort to readers who might be experiencing unfamiliar change. Whimsical, colorful, and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers with wonder and curiosity. , School Library Journal About the Author Rebecca Gugger is a freelance illustrator and graphic artist, studied at the HKB (Bern University of the Arts), and likes to have her head in the clouds. Simon is a trained graphic artist, is currently working in Thun, Switzerland as an art director, and likes sailing.
