Will Abby See Whales Today? A Birthday Adventure is a personal narrative about a father taking his daughter on a whale watching adventure for her birthday. It shows the deep bond created between father and daughter during this special time together. This book is based on a true story when the author's husband took her on a whale watching adventure for her birthday. It took place during their summer vacation in Nova Scotia, Cape Breton National Park. Her husband knew how much she loved whales and always dreamed of seeing a whale up close and personal. This experience was truly exhilarating and was the inspiration for this book.
The book has unique features that would be very beneficial for teachers and parents to use to enrich their children. It has a glossary, an interesting fact page about whales as well as a page to extend learning through activities children can do after reading the book. The book would be a great mentor text for teachers and an excellent book for teaching personal narratives. It can be a mentor text for teaching research on endangered species and climate change. It inspires children to become marine and wildlife conservationists. The book is recommended for children ages 4-12. It would also be a good book for middle students to encourage them to be engaged in marine conservation and conduct research. Will Abby See Whales Today? A Birthday Adventure is a heartwarming book that will be enjoyed by all ages!
I am pleased to share these reviews from well known and respected professionals and from Kirkus Reviews!
"You'll have a whale of a time reading this exuberant, educational, lushly illustrated tale of a very special ocean adventure shared by Abby and her dad. A literary treat for children of any age and their parents, too!"
-Liza Charlesworth
Author of Guided Science Readers and First Little Readers
"This charming book will inspire its readers to become enthusiastic marine conservationists. The author gives context and meaning to the plea to save whales and protect marine life. Throughout the book, a purposeful and accessible message pervades regarding the conservation of our oceans and our planet. A must read for children, parents, teachers and all nature lovers who wish to protect the creatures living in this vast expanse of blue and the ecosystems that support them."
- Dr. Jeff Schweitzer, Former Science Advisor to President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore
"A young girl longs to see whales on her birthday in Klein's rhyming picture book. Abby is thrilled when her father says he'll be taking her whale watching for her birthday."
"Klein offers Abby's first-person perspective, weaving in notes about endangered species and human pollution."
"...the overall readability of the text and educational material at the end make it well suited for classrooms."
"...engaging and informative tale with a conservationist message." - Kirkus Reviews
