Storm Whale

"The Storm Whale" by Benji Davies is a poignant tale of loneliness and love between a father and son, set in a quaint fishing village. Noi, a young boy living with his hard-working father and six cats, discovers a stranded whale after a storm. Moved by compassion, Noi brings the whale home, hoping to provide comfort and company. When his father returns, Noi fears his anger, but instead finds understanding and warmth. Together, they return the whale to the sea, symbolizing their bond and the importance of connection. Davies' illustrations vividly capture the essence of Noi's world, depicting the vastness of the sea and the intimacy of their relationship. Through minimalist facial features and whimsical details, Davies conveys depth and emotion, allowing readers to feel the characters' experiences. This is a touching exploration of family, loneliness, and the power of empathy, leaving a lasting impression with its heartfelt storytelling and evocative imagery.

We found The Storm Whale through our love of the Bizzy Bear series. Storm Whale works great as a read-aloud for toddlers, though it is longer and not interactive. It will hold interest later into childhood though. The story itself is a bit subtle, and I am always fascinated by what my daughter seems to get out of it. It's well-drawn and an interesting setting with identifiable characters, and we have really enjoyed it. There is also a sequel called The Storm Whale in Winter which is a great extension of the original.

Thank goodness I bought two copies of this book because otherwise I wouldn't have a gift for my nephew. Everything about this book is wonderful. I love the artist's palette and each page is beautiful. The text is spare, but perfect. There are so many wonderful details to enjoy -- a cat peeking out from its position on a shelf, the two mugs and cookies that Noi has set out for himself and his rescued whale, the texture of rain falling on the sea, and so much more. Adults and children will cherish this book.

Our daughter loves whales and this book! The story is cute, the pictures are nice, and the quality if the board book is very good. We normally buy used boos from the thrift shop because it’s so much less expensive, but for special occasions I like to get a couple of nice and new books that you can’t find everywhere. This was definitely worth it.

Great book and illustrations

This was a re-buy as a classroom gift. Our original and much-loved copy stays at home. Charming story of a small boy who explores his little sea-side world. He has ideas about how his father will react, and finds they have much to share! We have read and reread many times.

My four year old son is obsessed with whales, fishing and the sea. He loves it! I love it because it's beautifully illustrated. It is very quiet and poetic. It gives you space to think. The paintings add a lot to the story, and gives us the opportunity to have a conversation about the book. It makes me happy when my son is captured by something that is not violent or overly dramatic.

This is a wonderful story with delightful art work that has captured the attention of both my 2 and a half and 5 year old grandchildren. The story is just about long enough to keep the attention of both kids and has an easily understood message. I can only admire the talent of authors and artists who create children's stories with such flair and such child-like intuition!

A lovely short story that depicts the love and understanding between father and son, and the friendships children can have with animals. Be sure to read the sequel too, "The Storm Whale in Winter".

Quelques mots de vocabulaire mais l’histoire reste facile à comprendre et à lire avec un enfant. Belles illustrations. La finition brochée est très bien.

Daha önce Benji Davies'in The Storm Whale in Winter kitabını almıştım ve oğlum Noi karakterini çok sevmişti. The Storm Whale serinin ilk kitabıymış, Noi ve fırtına balinasının arkadaşlığının nasıl başladığını da öğrenmiş olduk. Tabii ki oğlum bu kitabı da çok sevdi. Her gün uyandığında ve gece yatmadan önce mutlaka okuduğumuz 2 kitap oldular :))

These are lovely books which are suitable for a range of ages from 2 to about 5. There is a series about a little boy called Noi who lives with his dad and six cats. (Although we can never find more than 5 cats on the first page)

Excelente livro!