Written & illustrated by Jenni Desmond A 2016-2017 Red Clover Award Nominee for the State of Vermont A nonfiction picture book, The Blue Whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous animal by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and engaging. Here, readers are given the actual size of an eye right on the page, and we are informed how understand this whale's body size in relation to trucks, cars, milk bottles, and hippos! With an accurate and engaging text, fully vetted by a blue whale expert, and lovely illustrations, The Blue Whale is a book that invites children in and holds their attention. Its tempo is like a pleasing melody, which means that the information never becomes too weighty or exhausting for a young reader. ISBN: 978-1-59270-165-0 8.25" (W) x 10.63" (H) • 48 pages • HCJ Grade Level: 3 • Interest Level: K-5 • Lexile Level: 1060 • Guided Reading Level: O