Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Audiobook36 minutes
The Whale
Written by Cynthia Rylant
Narrated by Mark Nelson
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
When a baby beluga whale loses his mama and is heard crying out for her, Whistler and Lila are reminded of how lucky they are to have such a wonderful family in their lighthouse home. Their great adventures begin when they team up with a cranky old cormorant named Huck to bring the mother and child together again. Acclaimed author Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery Medal winner and has penned more than 60 heartwarming books for children. This sweet tale is filled with warm, caring characters and the gifted narration of Mark Nelson conveys their strength, courage and determination.
Author
Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com
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Reviews for The Whale
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love rescuing the whale pot and I love the title
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was so so so so so so so good