The Tale of the Whale by Karen Swann

A child and a whale embark on a beautiful journey together in this lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book about friendship, hope, and love for the world around us. A child joins a friendly whale for a magical journey of discovery — sailing blue oceans, dancing with dolphins, and tail-splashing seagulls. But the ocean holds more than wonder. When the child sees plastic trash filling the sea, it inspires a heartfelt promise to care for the whale and all of earth's creatures. Written by Karen Swann and illustrated by Padmacandra. Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. Hardcover, 32 pages.