Ida and the Whale

author: Rebecca Gugger
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.85
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/04/14
date added: 2019/04/14
shelves: childrens
review:
'Ida and the Whale' by Rebecca Gugger with illustrations by Simon Rothlisberger is a kind of magical picture book about a little girl with an unusual friend.

Ida is a little girl that lives in a treehouse and wonders what is beyond the sun and stars. One night, she is awakened by a loud thump and wakes to find a large whale outside her window. As they fly and talk they visit strange worlds and learn that things like flowers die so they can live again. Ida learns that if you feel lonely, you still can have a friend who thinks of you.

Does it make any sense? Not so much, but the illustrations are magical and the story is still strangely touching. I think a book like this can really spark the imagination and dreams of a young reader.

I received a review copy of this ebook from NorthSouth Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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