Малкото китче: животните и техните семейства

by Anna Brett, Анна Брет, Carmen Saldaña (Illustrator)

Един ден от живота на китчето Кара

Китчето Кара ви кани да прекарате един ден с него, за да ви запознае със семейството си и живота в океанските дълбини. Ще играете и ще се забавлявате заедно, ще научите интересни неща за гърбатите китове.

Ще плувате от топлите морета на тропиците до ледените води на Антарктика и ще се запознаете с много животни, ще разберете, че запазването на всяко от тях е изключително важно за бъдещето на природата и на планетата.

Книгите от поредицата Животните и техните семейства са подходящи за деца над 4 години, както и за малки читатели, които се учат да четат самостоятелно и с разбиране.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Polly Batchelor · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We are gentle giants"

The book is told from the point of view of Little Whale, told through narration that felt like reading a diary as we go through the life of a whale. The illustrations are beautiful and cute. I loved reading and finding our more about Humpback Whales. The book also includes facts and photographs of Whales, about whale watching and conservation of them, along with some activities that children can make and do. I will definitely be picking up a physical copy, so I will be able to read with my nephews.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of the book for an honest review.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Whale by Anna Brett and the illustrator is Rebeca Pintos is about a Day in the Life of a Whale Calf and we meet Migaloo. This book made me smile, its the the most adorable, cute and beautifully illustrated book which is great for children.

Within this beautiful little book we learn all about our closest living relatives in the natural

- Their mesmerising whale songs that can be heard for thousands of
miles
- The huge annual migrations they undertake
- The relationships within their pods
- The flips, jumps and tricks humpback whales perform
- How to conserve and whale watching

Little Whale, has also a quiz with answers and things you can do with your child or class - How to make an egg cup whale, these are so cute.
Big and small jigsaws which is also great for the classroom, to get children involved in learning about these wonderful animals.

"This book, Little Whale is from The Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family."

Big Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – words & pictures, for the ARC.

[Jacqueline Nyathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully illustrated and factual book on humpback whales, perfect for little explorers. It presents scientific information in an accessible and interesting way. Slightly older children can read it on their own, but it’s also suitable for reading with younger ones.

Highly recommended. Thank you to NetGalley and to words & pictures for this ARC.

[Rebecca Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Whale is a lovely and informative picture book. Anna Brett’s educational story is approachable and I love Carmen Saldaña’s cute illustrations!

This easy-to-read story follows a day in the life of adorable humpback whale calf Little Whale. He lives in a pod with his mom, dad, and other family members. The humpback whales live in both warm and cold waters. But, this time, they are setting out to find food in The Antarctic Ocean. Along the way, we learn many interesting facts about these majestic gentle giants. There is information on their annual migration, whale songs and how they communicate with each other, as well as their familial relationships in their pods. Did you know that humpback whales only sleep for 30 minutes at a time? Did you know that these gigantic whales consume a diet of small fish and krill (little shrimp)?

First, we have a wonderful story followed by a great fact and photos section that also includes case studies as well as fun crafting and quiz activities! I also love the pictures of real humpback whales as well as the story of Migaloo the albino whale. This is a great way to show kids that the whales that they’ve been reading about actually exist! The fictional story is fairly short but engaging and effectively conveys a lot of information without being too overwhelming. Brett’s writing is simple and approachable. But, there are some difficult words that younger readers may need help with.

I learned so many new things about these amazing gentle giants! Furthermore, I never felt like I was being bombarded with facts or being preached to. I also like that Little Whale is our story guide because it makes learning relatable and fun for young readers. I definitely think this book will encourage kids to learn more about conservation, whales, and the wonders of marine life!

Saldaña’s full-page and full-colour illustrations are so charming! I love the beautiful and gentle colours. The underwater scenes are beautifully rendered and I love the representations of sea life. The humpback whales are adorable. I especially love sweet Little Whale with his lovely cheerful smile! I particularly love the beautifully drawn last page of the story where Little Whale sends us off into the sunset with a smile and a stunning rainbow spray. It is a joyous and memorable sight and will definitely keep Little Whale imprinted in my memory!

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – words & pictures for this book in exchange for an honest review.


🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳 out of 5 little whales!

[petalpineink · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a former kid that religiously toted around an amazing animals encyclopedia to occupy my time, I loved this!

I’ve worked in zoos for 5 years and in environmental education for 10 years and this book still taught me new things about animals and nature. So, don’t let the fact that this is a children’s book fool you - it is packed with wonderful and digestible tidbits of knowledge.

This read would be fantastic for a kid that is interested in animals and nature. It follows a young humpback whale calf through its habitat and the behaviors and adaptations it possesses. While the illustrations are great for a young audience, the vocabulary is slightly more advanced, giving young ones the opportunity to grow their own vocabulary.

And to top it off, these books end with several pages of games, crafts, and conservation information about the stories real life counterparts.

Thanks NetGalley for the advanced ARC of this book!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I loved this children’s book! The art was absolutely lovely and had a soft, watery feel that was perfect for the subject matter. It felt thoughtful and very beautiful.

I also learned a lot about humpback whales - I always prefer children’s books have something to gain for the adult reading them as well and this book definitely offered that. The first half of the book is very sweet, describing the life of humpback whales from the perspective of a young calf. This part is perfect for younger readers.

The second half of the book delves into more detail about whale watching, conservation, and introduces a known albino whale. It’s a slightly more challenging read which makes the book feel more educational and useful over time. There are also fun activities, games, crafts, and a quiz. I really appreciated this book and would absolutely recommend!

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This latest entry to this series takes us around the clock with a humpback whale calf, explaining how it's born in warmer waters and feeds after a long migration on Antarctic krill, and so how its parents will feast on that and small fishes, how it likes to breach, and so on. It's a nice format as always – a chatty diary-styled reportage, this time from a pretty polite-seeming beast. Quizzes and activities and some more standard non-fiction close it out, and it's all very amenable. Four and a bit stars.

[Therearenobadbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great in-depth detailed picture book about humpback whales teaching the correct terminology and explaining the behavior as an individual (life of a whale calf) but also of the group, explaining migration, how they cooperate to feed on krill, and the dangers they face before predators.
Educational, with more facts at the end of the book and activities. It's very complete and the art is very pleasant.
Perfect for teachers and educators to explore with students.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

[LaBibliodeCaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Whale was surprisingly longer than expected. It starts out as a regular children's book, as we follow a family of whales journey through the ocean. Packed with much information, children and adults alike can learn a great deal about this species. After the little tale boasting gorgeous illustrations, the reader is given fact sheets, interactive games and suggestions for DIY activities.
Rich with pictures, drawings, creative ideas and a final quiz, this book has it all to further kids' knowledge about this famous sea creature.

[joyce w. laudon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children who love sea critters are sure to enjoy this beautifully illustrated title. In these pages, they will get to know Little Whale (a humpback) and members of his pod. They will learn a lot about many aspects of a whale’s life and environment.

For example, find out why these whales have “knobby” heads. Learn how long a whale can stay under water and so much more.

This book is recommended for children who love the sea and those who live in it. Adults may just enjoy it as well.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group. All opinions are my own.

[Tallulahslibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Whale by Anna Brett is an adorable children’s book that tells the story from the Little Whales perspective. The illustrations in the book are absolutely adorable and eye catching for children. There was also an educational aspect to this book that more children books need to include.

Thank you to the author and illustrator for allowing me to read and admire the illustrations in an early readers copy of this book.

[Rebecca Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Whale tells the story of a young whale calf, a brother, mother and a father. All along the way, whale facts are given. It's a really engaging way to convey the information to children. After the story, there's a quiz, a section of whale crafts and some whale games and a feature on an albino whale named Migaloo. I thoroughly enjoyed this title and learned quite a bit along the way. I love how multifaceted this book is with all it's features.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book. It's very informative but I do wonder if it's maybe a bit too-information packed for most children. The recommended ages are 4-7 but I think it would be more appropriate for 5+ just based on how much facts and information is included, the actual information and the length of the book. However, I still love this book and most definitely recommend it! If you or your children love the ocean and ocean life, this is for you!

[Rebecca Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get to know the life of a whale calf in this remarkable book!
From what they eat, to sleep, play, and singing, this book takes you on a journey in the life of a baby whale during the day.

Great reading and full of fun facts. A great way to learn something new, without feeling like you are learning!

Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for an advanced copy of this book. Review and thoughts are my own.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

One interesting book about humpback whale: how they live, how they communicate, how they have babies, how they fed, and many more interesting facts. The author especially written on how lack of food for these whales because of climate changing, and urge the readers to do something. We might behave like how we use to, without much thinking about how it affects the climate. Now we should be more aware of our actions that may lead to lowering the amount of krill, whales' food.

[Juniper Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa! I didn’t know that whales sleep!!

This was a good book, I enjoyed reading about our little whale friend. I loved the watercolor illustrations. The back of the book had more information, real life pictures, as well as craft activities!

I really enjoyed this one.

[larrio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the review copy!

This is such a cute and interesting book for kids (and adults)!
We follow Calf the humpback whale through his day and learn a lot about his life in the ocean.
Loved the little activity section at the end.

[Sierra Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Follow little whale to learn facts about a whale's life. This sweet story has lovely, adorable illustrations and a variety of facts about whales. The book includes extensive backmatter including useful activities for families or students.

[joanna_bookmagic · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gorgeous little book, which combines the story of a humpback whale family with facts about whales, great for children curious about nature. There are follow up activities to do. I believe there are other books too. Would be a lovely addition to home libraries.

[pedro · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fun interactive read in which the reader follows a young whale travel alongside his pod, his family. The drawings are beautiful and the information is easy to comprehend. Humpback whales are magnificent creatures and they deserve our respect and protection.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.

[Kerrific Kerr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun illustrations in a very informative book. Too complex for the two year old but the four and five year olds enjoyed it and had many questions.

[Maeve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this cute little book!!!! It has such adorable illustrations, was very informative, and taught me a lot that I hadn’t known about humpback whales! Perfect for a youth summer read.

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.

[Jenn Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of information and fun activities you could do. I would have loved to have this before taking my children to the ocean.

5 stars

[Donna Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I thought that this book was excellent

It was very easy to read and follow and there was plenty of fun detail and facts

It really gives an insight for younger readers about the life of an young Humpback Whale as we follow him on his migration with his mother and close family.

The book had some really lovely illustrations too I read the book with my five-year-old daughter and she loved it and the added activity sections at the end were a brilliant addition and she really enjoyed doing them!

We had read a couple of the books in this series by Anna now and they have all been excellent.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and another brilliant book from Anna Brett - we both loved it, very happy mummy and daughter here!

[Dino Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

My little one loved how the words were incorporated into the pictures. The illustrations are gorgeous, colorful, and very detailed without being overwhelming for a children’s book. We loved learning all about whales, reading about all the facts, and playing the games at the end.