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Whale in a Fishbowl by [Troy Howell, Richard Jones]

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"I'm Piper," said the girl. "And you're lovely."
Wednesday's reflection shone in Piper's eyes.
"But you don't belong in there."

Wednesday is a whale, who lives in a fishbowl. She is called Wednesday because she is right in the middle of everything.

She lives in the middle of the busy streets, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. But, if she jumps high enough she can see a calm bit of blue in the distance. She doesn't know what this blue is, but her heart leaps when she sees it.

When a little girl tells Wednesday she belongs in the sea, she doesn't know what she means. What is the sea? Wednesday has never seen it... or has she?

Touching and uplifting, this beautiful story is about longing to be free and finding your place in the world.

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Baby - 5 years
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40 pages
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English
Publisher

Puffin
Publication date

6 August 2020
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978-0241418826
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"This subtle, satisfying narrative will be especially appealing to introspective readers who yearn for something that's perhaps yet unknown."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"The tale of how the solitary Wednesday discovers the sea and her destiny is heartwarming,
and readers will cheer for her."—Booklist, starred review

"By reaching for emotional rather than documentary truth, this team explores the injustice of captivity with a gentle touch."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This moving tale of longing and belonging is sure to prompt introspection, likely making it a popular choice for independent reading as well as reading aloud."—Bulletin, starred review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Troy Howell has been writing and illustrating books for more than 25 years. His many awards and distinctions include starred reviews in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists; an Educational Press Association of America Distinguished Achievement Award; and Merit Awards from the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators and the New York Society of Illustrators. Visit him on the Web at troyhowelletc.com or follow him on Twitter at @TroyHow11.

Richard Jones has over 15 years experience in creative arts, and has recently begun illustrating children's books. He is also the illustrator of Town Mouse, Country Mouse by Libby Walden, a reimagining of Aesop's fable. Visit him on the web at paintedmouse.com or follow him on Twitter: @apaintedmouse --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081TS6P2P
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (6 August 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 24399 KB
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Born in Warwickshire, Richard Jones has been living and working in Devon for over 20 years.

After graduating with a first class degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, he stayed on a little longer to complete a PhD.

His illustrated books include; The Child of Dreams by Irena Brignull with Walker Books. Our Planet, The One Place We All Call Home, by Matt Whyman with Harper Collins and The Proper Way To Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems, edited by Paul Janeczko with Candlewick and Walker Books.

His picture book The Snow Lion, by Jim Helmore, published in 2017 with Simon and Schuster and has been published in 20 languages.

He has written and illustrated three picture books of his own, Perdu (2020), Little Bear (2021) and Where Have You Been, Little Cat? (August 2022)

For more information take a look at www.paintedmouse.com

Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @apaintedmouse

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TrixC

Stunning

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 16 December 2021

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Absolutely lovely book, genuinely one of the best picture books I’ve seen in ages. Beautiful, moving story on the theme of discovering how to be your authentic self, even if you don’t initially know how to get there. I purchased it for a 3 year old but I think it would be suitable for quite a wide age range, probably 2-7, as children of different ages will take different things from it. The illustrations are gorgeous, remind me a bit of L.S Lowry. The only slight criticism is that I feel the choice of paper is a bit flimsy for a picture book, it would be quite easy for a younger child to tear.

Monika Lukacena

Animal activist book.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on 8 September 2020

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Beautiful pictures. Point of the story is that whales don’t belong in a fish tank so a good animal activist book. Made my kids think but my kids do love the zoo. This made them open their mind to how animals should be treated. Cute story

sasabaga

Lovely. Touching. Inspirational.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 13 June 2018

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Whale In A Fishbowl is a beautifully written story that had me in touched then happy tears. I believe every one of us can relate to Wednesday the Whale. We may be slogging forth in our day-to-day existence, oblivious to our binds or actively endeavoring to leap up and 'find our place' in this world. To celebrate the self-actualization and homecoming is joyous for the reader.

The artwork simply lovely and perfect for the story. Restful tones yet with clever details. I love the fold out page (up she goes!) - children are sure to love that added touch.

I have already purchased several to give as gifts to friends with young children/having babies. I know this book will become a beloved bedtime story and hold a special place on their shelves.

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Gibson Girl

A Fantastic Book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 27 June 2018

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This is a delightful story about a whale named Wednesday who lives in a fishbowl at the center of a busy city. She does not belong there, but it is the only home she has ever known. She sees a patch of glorious blue in the distance and her heart is drawn to see it again. She gathers her strength and courage to leap. It is the beginning of a new life for her. A life where she belongs.
Troy Howell (author) has captured what is in the heart of so many of us. A longing to be where we should be even when we don't yet know where that may be. Richard Jones (illustrator) has beautifully illustrated this lovely story and has added his own personal touch of "Digger the dog" finding a forever home.
We cheer for Wednesday as she makes her final leap (and this book has that wonderful page that lifts up just at the right moment)! We are thankful for young girl Piper and her wisdom. We watch as Digger finds a family. And we rejoice when Wednesday is welcomed by someone just like her in the middle of the sea.
This book will be cherished by the young and old and everyone in between.

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CE

Love this book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 25 June 2019

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Beautifully illustrated! A very nice story with a great ending. Also teaches kids the importance of not having captive wildlife, and where wild animals actually belong...in the wild!

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