The Storm Whale

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Intensely atmospheric, full of biting cold, tender detail and warm light, this is a book to cuddle up with” – The Guardian El niño se sentía tan solo, que encontro a la ballena, la cuidó y se hizo cargo, porque sentía que por fin estaba haciendo algo y que tenía compañía. Pictures from the launch of The Storm Whale in Winter, which took place at Waterstones in Tottenham Court Road, hosted by Simon and Schuster. My grandad was big influence on me when I was growing up — I think he was responsible for giving me a love of books and the natural world.

The ending is reassuring, heart-warming and comforting. There has been a positive change for both the Storm Whale and Noi. Talk about Write the conversation that Noi has with his father when the whale is discovered in the bath. Use direct speech and / or reported speech to record what is said. Nostalgic and gentle, this book is beautifully crafted, with filmic, sometimes panoramic illustrations and a plot line that will give the reader goosebumps (in a good way) — so strong is the message and sense of there being a true friendship between boy and whale. Noi, who was waiting patiently all this while, decided to look out for his dad in a boat. He put on his boots and stormed out of his house to find his dad. Noi was waiting for his dadTHIS WEEK author and illustrator, Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island, launched his highly anticipated picture book, The Storm Whale in Winter. A lovely story about a little boy named Noi who becomes friends with a baby whale washed up on the beach. One day they are sharing a picnic by the sea. The two mugs that Noi had filled with drinks for himself and the little whale are now for Noi and his dad. What do they see? Out in the ocean two tail fins, one small and one large: the little whale has been reunited too. Noi and his dad together rowed the boat and left the whale in the sea. Noi was glad that his dad was with him and he felt much better. They together return the whale to the sea.

Things to make and do Play the story Imagine you and your child are Noi and his dad. Have an imaginary conversation after Dad comes home and finds a whale in the bath. It would be fun for your child to play the grown up while you are the child. Make a soundscape of a stormy sea From that moment Noi and his dad started spending more time together and Noi enjoyed every moment he spent with his dad. A beautiful ending to this heartwarming story. Noi and his dad spending time together. Education Shed Ltd, Severn House, Severn Bridge, Riverside North, Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, DY12 1ABThe Storm Whale by Benji Davies is a wonderful starting point for exploring many creative projects and we decided to concentrate on the theme of the sea. Whales are sometimes kept in captivity. Plan and carry out a debate to discuss the different points of view surrounding this issue. Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, on a small island that doesn't seem to have many inhabitants. Because Noi's father works long days on his fishing boat and doesn't return until after dark, Noi is often on his own. One day, while exploring on the beach after a storm has hit, Noi finds a baby whale washed up on shore. With the affection and good intentions unique to a young child, Noi decides to take the whale home and look after him. Happy to have a friend who we can speak to but conscious he willl not be allowed to keep the whale, Noi tries to hide the whale from his father. But there is only so long you can keep a whale in the bathtub a secret. When his father finds the whale and explains that he must be returned to the sea, Noi learns a valuable lesson from the experience, but so does his father. He has worked on a huge range of subjects and platforms, with clients as diverse as such Waterstone’s, Sainsbury’s and Oxfam, and in countries as different as India and Australia. He’s illustrated for several major publishers and is pleased to be working on Nosy Crow’s start-up list.