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Leviatopia: A Tale of a Whale
Unlock the Magic in "Leviatopia" – A Thrilling Journey for Young Dreamers!
What if a day at the beach turned into the adventure of a lifetime? Meet Ella and Alex, best friends whose ordinary summer day takes a magical twist when they’re swept into the belly of a giant, friendly whale named Levi. Inside, they discover Leviatopia—a secret world where imagination knows no limits and every dream comes to life!
What if a day at the beach turned into the adventure of a lifetime? Meet Ella and Alex, best friends whose ordinary summer day takes a magical twist when they’re swept into the belly of a giant, friendly whale named Levi. Inside, they discover Leviatopia—a secret world where imagination knows no limits and every dream comes to life!
Hardcover
Published August 1, 2024
About the author
Ran cohen
18 booksRanco (Ran Cohen) is a children’s author whose stories blend humor, imagination, and emotional insight. The world of Leviatopia began more than twenty-five years ago as a bedtime story he invented for his children, long before it became a published book series. What started as a quiet nightly ritual gradually grew into a rich, whimsical universe shaped by family life, curiosity, and play.
His writing often explores themes of friendship, kindness, responsibility, and growing up, not through lectures, but through absurd situations, magical worlds, and everyday moments that feel familiar to young readers. Ranco believes that stories meant for children should be read aloud, shared, and laughed over, while still leaving space for thought and reflection.
In addition to the Leviatopia series, he is the creator of Tommy Tootley’s Fart-astic Family, a playful collection of books and interactive apps that celebrate silly humor, imagination, and the chaos of family life. Across all his work, Ranco aims to create stories that invite children to think, feel, and engage, whether on the page or on the screen.
He is a father of three, the devoted human of a dog named Luna, and continues to write stories meant to be shared one page at a time.
His writing often explores themes of friendship, kindness, responsibility, and growing up, not through lectures, but through absurd situations, magical worlds, and everyday moments that feel familiar to young readers. Ranco believes that stories meant for children should be read aloud, shared, and laughed over, while still leaving space for thought and reflection.
In addition to the Leviatopia series, he is the creator of Tommy Tootley’s Fart-astic Family, a playful collection of books and interactive apps that celebrate silly humor, imagination, and the chaos of family life. Across all his work, Ranco aims to create stories that invite children to think, feel, and engage, whether on the page or on the screen.
He is a father of three, the devoted human of a dog named Luna, and continues to write stories meant to be shared one page at a time.
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June 2, 2025
A magical, thoughtful tale that lingers long after the final page
Leviatopia is not your typical picture book. It’s longer, deeper, and far more imaginative than most stories aimed at young readers, and it delivers a layered, whimsical adventure that balances wonder with emotional resonance.
The story follows two friends, Ella and Alex, on what begins as a simple walk to the beach — but quickly transforms into a surreal, dreamlike journey. Swept away by a sudden storm, the children are swallowed by a giant whale named Levi… only to discover an entire glowing city inside his belly: Leviatopia.
This isn’t a scary “Jonah” moment — it’s pure fantasy, where Leviatopia turns out to be a safe, vibrant world filled with smiling people, magical amusements, endless candy, flying animals, and toy stores beyond imagination. At every turn, Levi (speaking through an intercom) guides the children with a poetic rhyme or a warm invitation. The tone is welcoming, generous, and gently mysterious.
The world-building is excellent. Leviatopia is richly imagined — not just a random dreamscape, but a place with its own rules, time (measured in “whale hours”), and a clear sense of kindness and joy. The deeper message seems to be about emotional safety, generosity, and the magic of trusting the unknown. The scenes of amusement parks, candy stores, and a magic bicycle are bursting with fun, but there's also something touching about the idea that Levi swallows those who feel lost — not to trap them, but to offer them a place to belong.
What stands out is the balance between adventure and reflection. There’s no villain, no urgent danger, no moral spelled out — yet it feels like a story about courage, gratitude, and the quiet magic of childhood friendships. The writing is clear and engaging, with bits of rhyme woven into Levi’s voice in a way that adds rhythm without turning the whole book into a poem.
The ending is pitch-perfect: a return home that leaves just enough ambiguity. Was it all a dream? If so, how did the green bicycle follow them back? Ella and Alex decide to keep Leviatopia their secret — a clever nod to the way kids guard their deepest imaginative experiences.
Ideal for ages 6–10, especially kids who enjoy slightly longer stories and rich fantasy settings. It also works beautifully as a read-aloud, thanks to its dialogue and storybook rhythm.
Overall, Leviatopia is a quietly stunning book — the kind that invites rereading, sparks long conversations, and lives in the imagination long after it ends.
Leviatopia is not your typical picture book. It’s longer, deeper, and far more imaginative than most stories aimed at young readers, and it delivers a layered, whimsical adventure that balances wonder with emotional resonance.
The story follows two friends, Ella and Alex, on what begins as a simple walk to the beach — but quickly transforms into a surreal, dreamlike journey. Swept away by a sudden storm, the children are swallowed by a giant whale named Levi… only to discover an entire glowing city inside his belly: Leviatopia.
This isn’t a scary “Jonah” moment — it’s pure fantasy, where Leviatopia turns out to be a safe, vibrant world filled with smiling people, magical amusements, endless candy, flying animals, and toy stores beyond imagination. At every turn, Levi (speaking through an intercom) guides the children with a poetic rhyme or a warm invitation. The tone is welcoming, generous, and gently mysterious.
The world-building is excellent. Leviatopia is richly imagined — not just a random dreamscape, but a place with its own rules, time (measured in “whale hours”), and a clear sense of kindness and joy. The deeper message seems to be about emotional safety, generosity, and the magic of trusting the unknown. The scenes of amusement parks, candy stores, and a magic bicycle are bursting with fun, but there's also something touching about the idea that Levi swallows those who feel lost — not to trap them, but to offer them a place to belong.
What stands out is the balance between adventure and reflection. There’s no villain, no urgent danger, no moral spelled out — yet it feels like a story about courage, gratitude, and the quiet magic of childhood friendships. The writing is clear and engaging, with bits of rhyme woven into Levi’s voice in a way that adds rhythm without turning the whole book into a poem.
The ending is pitch-perfect: a return home that leaves just enough ambiguity. Was it all a dream? If so, how did the green bicycle follow them back? Ella and Alex decide to keep Leviatopia their secret — a clever nod to the way kids guard their deepest imaginative experiences.
Ideal for ages 6–10, especially kids who enjoy slightly longer stories and rich fantasy settings. It also works beautifully as a read-aloud, thanks to its dialogue and storybook rhythm.
Overall, Leviatopia is a quietly stunning book — the kind that invites rereading, sparks long conversations, and lives in the imagination long after it ends.
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