What a remarkable book! I was totally mesmerised after the first page and then it just became better. It's a beautiful story about whale migration and some of the perils of the vast oceans. On every page there is a fact, which are easy to remember, such as...
' Humpback whales can make calls and songs at such low pitch that predators such as Orcas are unable to hear them. Scientists call this' whispering'.
An excellent early years book from Charlotte Manning and Otter-Barry Books.
Be brave, little Uki, be brave,” calls Grandpa Yuka. But Uki doesn’t feel brave at all!
Uki is a young Humpback Whale. Every year his beloved grandpa Yuka leads little Uki and the whale pod from tropical seas to the icy waters of the Arctic. But this time is different – this time Cousin Amka will be the leader….
There are dangers ahead for the whales, terrible storms and hungry sharks. And when sharp-toothed Orcas attack, Amka becomes trapped deep down, in an old fishing net. Can Uki remember the song of peace his grandfather taught him? Can he save the pod and will he now be brave enough to lead the whales to safety?
This exciting story with richly coloured illustrations, is inspired by the real lives of Humpback Whales, and includes fascinating facts about the whales and their amazing journey.
Sue Martin Children's Literacy Specialist
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