Wandering Whale Sharks

ISBN: 1771471301

Author: Shingu, Susumu

Condition: New

Meet the worlds largest living fish: the whale shark. With a back like a mountain range and a body that creates an enormous, looming shadow in the ocean below him, the whale shark is an exceptionally gentle giantand yet it is relatively unknown. This informational picture book introduces readers to these stunning creatures in spare, poetic text. Its a lyrical meditation that gives a sense of the whale sharks slow, grand journey through the Earths oceans while creating an opportunity for inquiry and awe. Deep blue sketch illustrations play with perspective and seem to move with the natural energy of wind and water. The book ends with a factual page about whale sharks, which can be found in all tropical seas, and have been spotted off the coast of several countries around the world, including South Africa, Australia, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Mexico. Readers will come away with a well-formed sense of wonder and respect as they leave the whale shark to continue his leisurely journey.