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Now that Professor Whale has retired, he writes many letters to "You, Whoever You Are, Who Lives on the Other Side of the Horizon". Seal and Pelican are busy delivering the letters and Penguin is now teaching. Although he is happy his friends are doing so well, Whale wants a special friend;, who might call him by a friendly sort of name. Like Whaley, maybe, instead of "Professor."
In this charming follow-up to the international bestseller Yours Sincerely, Giraffe, another correspondence flourishes across the horizons. The letters bring penguins, whales, and seals together in the famous Whale Point Olympics, where the winners are friendship and humor.
In this charming follow-up to the international bestseller Yours Sincerely, Giraffe, another correspondence flourishes across the horizons. The letters bring penguins, whales, and seals together in the famous Whale Point Olympics, where the winners are friendship and humor.
106 pages, Paperback
Published December 5, 2022
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July 12, 2023
Nie mam żadnych uwag, książki z tej serii są tak niesamowicie mądre i rozczulające, że z czystym sumieniem mogę im dawać najwyższe noty 💙💙💙
January 3, 2023
برسد به دست استاد نهنگ عزیز
با ترجمه محبوبه نجف خانی
نشر ایران بان
یک کتاب شاد و سرزنده و خلاقانه پر از احساس دوستی و همکاری و کار جمعی، نامه نگاری، گونههای در حال انقراض قطبی :)
خلاصه نمکی داشت که جون میده برای خوندن و کار کردن برای بچههای ابتدایی حدود سوم چهارم پنجم اینا
استاد نهنگ بازنشسته
فک پستچی(پست زمینی)
پلیکان(پست هوایی ؛)
استاد پنگوئن
و..
🐬🦭🐧🌊✉️
با ترجمه محبوبه نجف خانی
نشر ایران بان
یک کتاب شاد و سرزنده و خلاقانه پر از احساس دوستی و همکاری و کار جمعی، نامه نگاری، گونههای در حال انقراض قطبی :)
خلاصه نمکی داشت که جون میده برای خوندن و کار کردن برای بچههای ابتدایی حدود سوم چهارم پنجم اینا
استاد نهنگ بازنشسته
فک پستچی(پست زمینی)
پلیکان(پست هوایی ؛)
استاد پنگوئن
و..
🐬🦭🐧🌊✉️
December 29, 2018
This was an enjoyable follow up story to Yours Sincerely, Giraffe. I have not read this first title but still enjoyed the characters in this story. Professor Whale writes many letters to reach out beyond his home at Whale Point. When he receives one back from a young whale named Wally, from Otto Island, Professor Whale starts thinking of long ago when they would compete in the whale olympics. Through this connection with Wally, another Olympic event is organized for the whales, seals, and penguins.
At first I was thinking this was going to be a picture book, but this is for a bit older age level, maybe second or third graders.
Thanks to Myrick Marketing and Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-copy and offer my honest review, my opinions are my own.
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At first I was thinking this was going to be a picture book, but this is for a bit older age level, maybe second or third graders.
Thanks to Myrick Marketing and Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-copy and offer my honest review, my opinions are my own.
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LanaLCole@yahoo.com
July 7, 2018
Life's pretty good for Professor Whale although it's more than a little boring, especially when he recalls the days when he participated in the Whale Point Olympics. When he receives a letter from Wally, the grandson of an old friend, he and some of his animal friends decide to hold those Olympics once again only for younger competitors. Thus, there are competitions for seals, penguins, and whales, and the competition even brings an old friend or two and maybe even a little late-in-life romance and a new friendship with a young whale for Professor Whale. The text and story are charming if poignant, and the black-and-white illustrations complement the story perfectly. What if the seas were filled with whales again? And what makes each of us happy? These important questions are at the heart of the story, and as readers move through this book, their heartstrings will surely feel the little tugs of memory. As we grow older, I think it is quite possible that we forget how to be happy and we forget the things that brought us joy. Published originally in Japan in 2003, this book serves as a good reminder of how to set our hearts free and embrace life again.
May 20, 2022
Ciepła (choć zimowo w koło) pełna wdzięku książeczka, kontynuacja przeboju "Z pozdrowieniami, Żyrafa" - "Pozdrowienia z Wielorybiego Przylądka". Megumi Iwasa po raz kolejny mi udowodniła, że świetnie rozumie świat dziecka. Posługuje się prostym przekazem, ale niezwykle skutecznym - efekt jest uroczy.
Fabuła, która bazuje na korespondencji, na listach, już w samym pomyśle jest znakomita, a gdy dołożymy do tego wykonanie, robi się śliczna opowieść o pomaganiu, o wspieraniu się, o samotności i radzeniu sobie z nią. Ja jestem bardzo zadowolona z lektury, a przecież nie jestem już dzieckiem. Uważam, że książka dla młodych czytelników powinna także coś oferować dorosłym - tu tak właśnie jest.
"Pozdrowienia z Wielorybiego Przylądka" swą siłę czerpią z bohaterów, którzy nie są przekombinowani, a raczej prości. Mają swoje charaktery i dopełniają się znakomicie. Jest w nich swoboda, naturalność i słodycz, a obok takich cech nie da się przejść obojętnie. Styl Iwasy czaruje zwyczajnością, dosłownością i bezpośredniością.
Lecz tekst, to nie cała radość - są przecież i ilustracje Jorga Muhle! Rewelacyjne! Uwielbiam jest, są doskonale zgrane z fabułą, świetnie budują klimat całości i są tej całości wielką ozdobą. Już nawet dla samych tych obrazów warto po tę książeczkę i po jej poprzedniczkę sięgnąć.
Wydawnictwo Dwie Siostry zadbało o wspaniałą szatę dla tych pozycji. Elegancko się prezentują na szafce, na dziecięcej półeczce. Te książki - jakkolwiek by to nie zabrzmiało - chce się dotykać. Jest w nich spójność, jest cudowne szycie, papier, kolory, odpowiedni format - wszystko tu gra. To jak będzie? Wybierzecie się na Wielorybi Przylądek?
piękno w prostocie - w paru słowach, w pozdrowieniach
7/10
tom 2
Wydawnictwo Dwie Siostry
Fabuła, która bazuje na korespondencji, na listach, już w samym pomyśle jest znakomita, a gdy dołożymy do tego wykonanie, robi się śliczna opowieść o pomaganiu, o wspieraniu się, o samotności i radzeniu sobie z nią. Ja jestem bardzo zadowolona z lektury, a przecież nie jestem już dzieckiem. Uważam, że książka dla młodych czytelników powinna także coś oferować dorosłym - tu tak właśnie jest.
"Pozdrowienia z Wielorybiego Przylądka" swą siłę czerpią z bohaterów, którzy nie są przekombinowani, a raczej prości. Mają swoje charaktery i dopełniają się znakomicie. Jest w nich swoboda, naturalność i słodycz, a obok takich cech nie da się przejść obojętnie. Styl Iwasy czaruje zwyczajnością, dosłownością i bezpośredniością.
Lecz tekst, to nie cała radość - są przecież i ilustracje Jorga Muhle! Rewelacyjne! Uwielbiam jest, są doskonale zgrane z fabułą, świetnie budują klimat całości i są tej całości wielką ozdobą. Już nawet dla samych tych obrazów warto po tę książeczkę i po jej poprzedniczkę sięgnąć.
Wydawnictwo Dwie Siostry zadbało o wspaniałą szatę dla tych pozycji. Elegancko się prezentują na szafce, na dziecięcej półeczce. Te książki - jakkolwiek by to nie zabrzmiało - chce się dotykać. Jest w nich spójność, jest cudowne szycie, papier, kolory, odpowiedni format - wszystko tu gra. To jak będzie? Wybierzecie się na Wielorybi Przylądek?
piękno w prostocie - w paru słowach, w pozdrowieniach
7/10
tom 2
Wydawnictwo Dwie Siostry
November 26, 2021
ENGLISH VERSION BELOW
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Die Fortsetzung „Viele Grüße vom Kap der Wale“ von „Viele Grüße, Deine Giraffe“ ist zwar auch süß, aber weitem kein so tolles Buch. Im Mittelpunkt steht diesmal der Walprofessor, der doch sehr einsam ist seit Pinguin weg ist und er auch kein Professor mehr ist. Also schreibt er einen Brief. Dadurch kommt er in Kontakt mit einem jungen Wal, der sich als Enkel seines besten Freundes herausstellt, der schon vor vielen Jahren das Kap der Wale auf Grund von Futterknappheit verlassen hat, gemeinsam mit den meisten anderen Walen. Der junge Wal kommt daraufhin mit vielen anderen Walen auf Besuch und sie veranstalten wieder eine Olympiade wie früher. Gegen Ende gibt es noch zwei wunderbare, kleine Wendungen. Giraffe kommt auch kurz vor im Buch. Leider konnte mich dieser Band nicht so überzeugen.
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The sequel "Viele Grüße vom Kap der Wale" to "Viele Grüße, Deine Giraffe" is also cute, but not nearly as great as the first book. This time the focus is the whale professor, who is very lonely since Penguin is gone and he is also no longer a professor. So he writes a letter. This brings him into contact with a young whale, who turns out to be the grandson of his best friend, who left the Cape of Whales many years ago due to a shortage of food, along with most of the other whales. The young whale then comes to visit with many other whales and they again hold an Olympic Game like many years ago. Towards the end there are two wonderful little twists. Giraffe also appears briefly in the book. Unfortunately, this volume could not convince me.
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Die Fortsetzung „Viele Grüße vom Kap der Wale“ von „Viele Grüße, Deine Giraffe“ ist zwar auch süß, aber weitem kein so tolles Buch. Im Mittelpunkt steht diesmal der Walprofessor, der doch sehr einsam ist seit Pinguin weg ist und er auch kein Professor mehr ist. Also schreibt er einen Brief. Dadurch kommt er in Kontakt mit einem jungen Wal, der sich als Enkel seines besten Freundes herausstellt, der schon vor vielen Jahren das Kap der Wale auf Grund von Futterknappheit verlassen hat, gemeinsam mit den meisten anderen Walen. Der junge Wal kommt daraufhin mit vielen anderen Walen auf Besuch und sie veranstalten wieder eine Olympiade wie früher. Gegen Ende gibt es noch zwei wunderbare, kleine Wendungen. Giraffe kommt auch kurz vor im Buch. Leider konnte mich dieser Band nicht so überzeugen.
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The sequel "Viele Grüße vom Kap der Wale" to "Viele Grüße, Deine Giraffe" is also cute, but not nearly as great as the first book. This time the focus is the whale professor, who is very lonely since Penguin is gone and he is also no longer a professor. So he writes a letter. This brings him into contact with a young whale, who turns out to be the grandson of his best friend, who left the Cape of Whales many years ago due to a shortage of food, along with most of the other whales. The young whale then comes to visit with many other whales and they again hold an Olympic Game like many years ago. Towards the end there are two wonderful little twists. Giraffe also appears briefly in the book. Unfortunately, this volume could not convince me.
June 5, 2022
A cute and quick read, and Paul's first completed book of the summer (each completed book this summer = $1). It felt kinda convoluted with the "Olympics" competition and how every race ended in a "Someone tripped and the whole group goes back for him so they all cross the finish line at the same time". Like, yes, helping is most definitely not a bad thing but hey competition doesn't end in "and they all won gold medals" 😂. But that's my jaded adult view and my guess is this book about a talking whale and his penguin, whale, and seal friends wasn't aimed at my age range.
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August 18, 2022Cute
December 17, 2019
Dear Professor Whale by Megumi Iwasa is a follow up to Yours Sincerely, Giraffe, which I missed somehow. If you have missed the first like me, no worries, the connection is quickly explained. Now that Professor Whale has retired, he writes many letters to "You, Whoever You Are, Who Lives on the Other Side of the Horizon". Seal and Pelican are busy delivering the letters and Penguin is now teaching. Although he is happy his friends are doing so well, Whale wants a special friend; who might call him by a friendly sort of name. Like Whaley, maybe, instead of "Professor." The letters bring penguins, whales, and seals together in the famous Whale Point Olympics, where the winners are friendship and humor.
Dear Professor Whale is a cute illustrated story that will appeal most to emerging readers. I did find the illustrations to be a little simplistic, almost childish. It did not seem like they were intended to, as some books do. The story of a whale seeking the kind of friendships and comradery that those around him have is nice, and the idea of searching for a new nickname or persona is one that people of all ages might relate to. The continuing tales of penpals, the whale olympics, and so on were nice. They flowed well together and had some imaginative and creative moments. I liked it but it just never really grabbed me in a way that would get me excited about it, or going back to read the previous book.
Dear Professor Whale is a cute illustrated story that will appeal most to emerging readers. I did find the illustrations to be a little simplistic, almost childish. It did not seem like they were intended to, as some books do. The story of a whale seeking the kind of friendships and comradery that those around him have is nice, and the idea of searching for a new nickname or persona is one that people of all ages might relate to. The continuing tales of penpals, the whale olympics, and so on were nice. They flowed well together and had some imaginative and creative moments. I liked it but it just never really grabbed me in a way that would get me excited about it, or going back to read the previous book.
October 14, 2018
'Dear Professor Whale' by Megumi Iwasa with illustrations by Jun Takabatake is a book set in the same world as 'Yours Sincerely, Giraffe.' This time we meet some new letter writing characters.
Professor Whale lives near Whale Island. He's now retired, and he's lonely, so he starts writing to anyone out there who will respond. He gets a few responses, then one from a younger whale. Professor Whale may have known and competed with the young whale's father in the Whale Point Olympics. This makes him sad, but when some old friends show up, they decide to throw another Olympics. What follows is a series of games where the spirit of goodwill and friendship is more important than winning.
I adored this charming novel, just like it's predecessor. The illustrations are simple and sweet. The story is also.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Gecko Press, Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Professor Whale lives near Whale Island. He's now retired, and he's lonely, so he starts writing to anyone out there who will respond. He gets a few responses, then one from a younger whale. Professor Whale may have known and competed with the young whale's father in the Whale Point Olympics. This makes him sad, but when some old friends show up, they decide to throw another Olympics. What follows is a series of games where the spirit of goodwill and friendship is more important than winning.
I adored this charming novel, just like it's predecessor. The illustrations are simple and sweet. The story is also.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Gecko Press, Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
January 5, 2019
Professor Whale is now retired from teaching and is feeling a little lonely. He has sent letters far and wide - just to say hello to anyone his seal postie friend (from the story Yours Sincerely, Giraffe), might find.
He is soon surprised and pleased to receive a letter from a young whale named Wally, who turns out to be the grandson of his best friend who has passed away.
Wally tells Professor that he loved hearing his grandad's tales of the Whale Olympics and wishes he could've seen him compete. An idea sparks in Professor Whale's mind. Why not host another Whale Olympics? After all, where he lives used to be called the Whale Sea, and it would be great to see the waters full again with whales.
With the help of his friends Seal and Pelican, the Whale Olympics begin! Many friendships are forged through kindness and helping others achieve, and Professor Whale's loneliness is now a thing of the past.
He is soon surprised and pleased to receive a letter from a young whale named Wally, who turns out to be the grandson of his best friend who has passed away.
Wally tells Professor that he loved hearing his grandad's tales of the Whale Olympics and wishes he could've seen him compete. An idea sparks in Professor Whale's mind. Why not host another Whale Olympics? After all, where he lives used to be called the Whale Sea, and it would be great to see the waters full again with whales.
With the help of his friends Seal and Pelican, the Whale Olympics begin! Many friendships are forged through kindness and helping others achieve, and Professor Whale's loneliness is now a thing of the past.
May 30, 2019
Translated from Japanese by Cathy Hirano
Iwasa's relaxed, good-natured story is a pleasure to read and Takabatake's illustrations are very charming. The story felt very Japanese, with its themes of connection to others, nostalgia, and helping others, and Hirano's translation is top-notch. It ably straddles the gap between making the translation accessible and preserving the feel of the original (I presume, not having read Iwasa's Japanese).
I definitely want to read more of both of them, and will probably start with going back to Yours Sincerely, Giraffe.
(This was the first translation of Hirano's that I've read, and I was jazzed to see that she was the translator because I'd read an essay of hers during the course of my translation research)
Iwasa's relaxed, good-natured story is a pleasure to read and Takabatake's illustrations are very charming. The story felt very Japanese, with its themes of connection to others, nostalgia, and helping others, and Hirano's translation is top-notch. It ably straddles the gap between making the translation accessible and preserving the feel of the original (I presume, not having read Iwasa's Japanese).
I definitely want to read more of both of them, and will probably start with going back to Yours Sincerely, Giraffe.
(This was the first translation of Hirano's that I've read, and I was jazzed to see that she was the translator because I'd read an essay of hers during the course of my translation research)
February 20, 2019
Dear Professor Whale by Megumi Iwasa and Jun Takabatake (illustrator) wasn't quite as sweet and charming as Yours Sincerely, Giraffe, but it still highlighted the importance of friendship, kindness and belonging via the old-fashioned means of communication, letter writing.
The action centres around the reviving of the Whale Point Olympics. The older Olympians are honoured and revered while the youngsters are encouraged to engage in friendly competition and teamwork rather than winning gold medals at all cost.
The empathy message may have been laid on a bit thick this time round, but it's hard to take offence when it's so well-meaning and good-natured.
The action centres around the reviving of the Whale Point Olympics. The older Olympians are honoured and revered while the youngsters are encouraged to engage in friendly competition and teamwork rather than winning gold medals at all cost.
The empathy message may have been laid on a bit thick this time round, but it's hard to take offence when it's so well-meaning and good-natured.
December 20, 2018
I love Megumi Iwasa books! The last one about the whale and the penguin was wonderful! This one is kind of a part two. I don;t think it's really necessary to have read the first to appreciate the second, but really, the first one introduces the characters Whale and Penguin. This book might be a good read when the Olympics is held again, but anytime is a good time to me! Pleasant little stories for 2-3 graders, younger with help. Great illustrations, too!
April 10, 2019
Not quite as funny as the first one, but I would say this one is sweeter. The Whale Olympics are so cute and feature a lot of empathy and friendly competition, plus they're pretty silly. Wonderful for a family read-aloud.
The little whale who misses his grandad was a little too real for me at the moment.
The little whale who misses his grandad was a little too real for me at the moment.
November 11, 2020
I was looking for a silly and potentially quirky story when I started reading this, but it ended up being a fairly vanilla heart-warming story. Having everyone come together for the renewed olympics was fun, and the unification of Professor Whale with a dear old friend along with a new one is nice. Something a little more interesting would have been nice.
August 25, 2024
Un hermoso libro sobre la amistad. El profesor ballena disfruta del azul del cielo está feliz con cosas simples pero extraña a sus amigos, está un poco solo y decide escribir :) lo lee una ballena pequeña y deciden encontrarse en unas olimpiadas. Mi parte favorita cuando el profesor pingüino es ayudado por sus alumnos para llegar a la meta. Lindas ilustraciones
November 17, 2018
In this sequel to "Yours Sincerely, Giraffe", Professor Whale reconnects with old friends and helps restart an old tradition. A good early chapter book for international schools, as the animals transcend any one culture. Review based on an ARC from NetGalley.
January 7, 2019
I liked the first book "Sincerely Yours, Giraffe" much better. This was still cute but it didn't have quite as much investigative fun. There were much fewer letters throughout and the conclusion felt a bit awkward but still a cute read.
February 9, 2019
Professor Whale is lonely and the only way to get his friends to visit is through the trusty mail. He has written letter for Seal to deliver. When he plans a Whale Point Olympics he is joined by all his friends and meets new ones.
July 26, 2023
#azjatyckimiesiąc z Agacią shubiektywnie
Drugi tom trzyma poziom pierwszego
To samo uniwersum ale inny bohater główny i troszkę przesunięte akcenty na główny "problem" ale siła pokrzepienia równie wielka
Bardzo polecam dla małych i dużych
Drugi tom trzyma poziom pierwszego
To samo uniwersum ale inny bohater główny i troszkę przesunięte akcenty na główny "problem" ale siła pokrzepienia równie wielka
Bardzo polecam dla małych i dużych
January 3, 2026
Setelah baca buku Megumi Iwasa sebelumnya, langsung baca ini. Ini sekuel dari Yours Sincerely, Giraffe. Lucu juga! Sungguh menikmati membaca dua buku ini, tidak perlu waktu yang lama karena penasaran ingin tau kelanjutan ceritanya.
October 9, 2018
Sweet, funny, kind and caring characters make this a great junior fiction book to read and share.
January 3, 2019
Perfect sequel to Yours Sincerely, Giraffe.
January 7, 2019
A true gem. I’m feeling so warm and fuzzy.
March 27, 2019
If you're looking for a quick read with no conflict or unpleasantness, this book certainly fits the bill. A sweet story, but perhaps not quite as perfect as its predecessor.
April 7, 2019
A simple chapter book that my almost-3-year-old loved listening to!
May 18, 2021
This book is cute, don't get me wrong, but it lacks the charm of its predecessor.
September 23, 2021
Beautiful comforting children's book. A great one to be sent home from school. Stole it to read myself.
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October 5, 2024A sweet, cosy story for those becoming more confident in their reading. I found it slow and predictable, but I'm not the intended audience.
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