Official Review: Whale of Wonder by Marie-Paule Mahoney

[MeganDJ]

What an encouraging and educational book! We could all learn more about these great animals and the sea in general. More children's books should be geared towards topics like these. Thank you so much for the insightful and honest review! Happy reading

[Hhannahh]

This book is indeed simple and beautiful, lovely too. Thank you for this amazing review.

[Moddesser Elahi]

As per the review, this should be an interesting short read full of illustrations that depicts and educate us about the condition of the whales in today's world. Specifically, children also could be educated about this through this book. Thank you for the review!

[dragonet07]

This book sounds fascinating, adorable, and educational. I think even adults would enjoy it, even if they already know the scientific facts inside it; after all, who doesn’t enjoy a quick, simple read with some heart to it from time to time? The grieving over the dead daughter whale seems like a sad but effective way for humans to connect to these beautiful creatures on a more instinctual level, considering all creatures seem to grieve their dead. Thank you for the helpful review.

[Goodness C N]

This is a realistic educational book that will be much appreciated by kids and oh! Since it's 15 minutes read, it is just perfect for children. Congratulations on the book of the day.

[xsquare]

This seems like a great book for children that educates them on nature and the impacts of humans on the environment. Thanks for the fantastic review!

[scaryeyes_25]

Thanks for the review. I am looking forward to knowing more about orcas and how they see life. I believe we can pick a thing or two from them.

[B Sheila Holt]

I was very intrigued by the cover when I read the sample pages. Those were just so very fun and interesting!! Then I came here and read your amazing and very detailed review, letting me know that I probably should finish the rest of the book pretty soon. Great job!!!

[viczboy16]

Indeed, a simple and beautiful book. I feel sorry for the specie of whale as our actions as humans are drawing them closer to extinction.

[Sophia10]

Okay to me. We need to protect the nature and all the creatures as whole.

[Abacus]

Whale of Wonder, by Marie-Paule Mahoney - A conversation between Marna Tahlequah, an orca mother whale, and her son, Notch. This short beautifully illustrated read provides authentic information about orca whales. An important learning experience for children. Good job with the review.

[denluc]

Whale of Wonder is the dramatized story of this true-life odyssey, told through a dialogue between the mother orca and her curious son, who keeps asking, "Why, Mama?" Young readers will discover how Tahlequah expresses her maternal love, her grief, and slowly overcomes her loss to celebrate life again. This unique story opens a window to the majestic orcas and their complex emotional lives.
The Afterword presents information about orcas in general and the specific culture of the Southern Residents. It unveils Tahlequah's life with the members of her pod in the Salish Sea, emphasizing the plight these orcas--close to extinction--are facing.

[Ebubechinwaogazie]

This is such a well simplified review. The story line is so engaging. This story of Whales is amazing.

[mytkreadingreview]

Whale of Wonder by Marie Paule Mahoney revolves around conversation between Notch and his mother Mama Tahlequah, while they cross the ocean..The are both orca whales species. They have no harm to human even if, humans are most common reason why they are few.

[Pandora10]

You are right. They are in the family of toothed whales, but the Ocean Conservancy states that they are technically not a whale, and are in that category because of their teeth. They are in the suborder of toothed whales, but their specific family under the Odontoceti suborder is Delphinidae—oceanic dolphins. I dare say other scientific experts might say something different. I would say, they have connections with both groups.