Staff Pick
Tim feels like no one notices him, until he meets an enormous lost whale who needs help getting home. Rendered in arresting color — swaths of bright orange against muted rainy-day greens — To the Sea is a sweet tale of helpfulness and belonging. Recommended By Gigi L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Sometimes Tim feels invisible at school — until one day, when Tim meets Sam. But Sam isn't just any new friend: he's a blue whale, and he can't find his way home!
Returning Sam to the sea is hard work, but Tim is determined to help. After all, it's not every day you meet a new friend!
This picture book about the power of friendship by new talent Cale Atkinson is brought to life by charming, dynamic illustrations.
Synopsis
A young boy discovers that having a whale for a friend makes anything possible in this touching picture book from the illustrator of Night Night, Groot Sometimes Tim feels invisible at school-until one day, when Tim meets Sam. But Sam isn't just any new friend: he's a blue whale, and he can't find his way home Returning Sam to the sea is hard work, but Tim is determined to help. After all, it's not every day you meet a new friend
Praise for To the Sea
"A whale's tale that dives deep and surfaces with useful lessons about making, keeping, and helping friends." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An unusual and appealing story about friendship." -- School Library Journal
Praise for Explorers of the Wild
" An] exquisite book . . . with] ravishing art." -- USA Today
About the Author
Cale Atkinson wanted to be a whale when he grew up, but chose to be an artist and animator once he realized it was impossible. This is his first book. Visit Cale online at www.cale.ca or on Twitter @2dCale.