The Storm Whale
The Storm Whale
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The Storm Whale by Benji Davies
A tender and poignant story about loving something - and knowing when to let it go.
"A future classic and a must have for the discerning picture book fan" * The Booksniffer *
"The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book." * The ReadingZone *
"The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out." * Library Mice *
"I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!" * Being Mrs C *
"Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved." * Love All Blogs *
"Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words." * Droplets of Ink *
"The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book." * The ReadingZone *
"The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out." * Library Mice *
"I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!" * Being Mrs C *
"Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved." * Love All Blogs *
"Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words." * Droplets of Ink *
Benji Davies is an illustrator and animation director. From a young age he was often to be found painting at the kitchen table, a scene which can still be seen to this day. Benji studied animation at university, and has since worked on a diverse array of projects, from picture books and animated short films to music videos, commercials and title sequences. His books have been co-editioned in many languages and countries around the world. The Storm Whale is his first self-penned picture book. He lives in London with his wife Nina.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781471115684 |
| ISBN 10 | 1471115682 |
| Title | The Storm Whale |
| Author | Benji Davies |
| Series | Storm Whale |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |