Waiting for the Whales
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (952 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0920501966 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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A former teacher, Sheryl lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. For more information, visit thelightburns and follow him on Twitter @ronlightburn. . Sheryl McFarlane is the author of several award-winning books for young readers. Since then he has illustrated numerous other bestselling picture books and has become internationally renowned for his sensitive storytelling skills and range of illustration styles. F
"This gentle and poignant tale features striking photorealist coloured-pencil artwork." (Canadian Children's Book Centre Classic Canadian Reading 2008-11-01)"The gentle, distancing tone is reflected in softly detailed color-pencil art, with careful compositions and dramatic shadowsPoetic and comforting." (Kirkus Reviews 1993-02-15)
Grandparents are special Debra Green "Waiting for the Whales" was an inspiring picture story book about the death of a man who was quietly admired by his grand daughter and daughter. His interests and values were honest, respectful and sincere. After his death, they watch at their window overlooking the ocean, for the orcas to return, thinking about his love of the whales and the special bond he had with . Beautifully written and illustrated book about life. A Customer A special relationship exists between granddaughter and grandfather and the Orca whales are right in the middle. Read this beautiful book with gorgeous illustrations to young and old. I can't read it to my elementary school children without shedding a tear! One of my very very favorite!. D. Akers said A wonderful read. There is a terrific review of this book offered by a children's librarian who does curation of books (including this title) at an e-book firm called Bookboard. Reading that made me want to get my hands on this book, soon. I really appreciate books that sensitively handle themes around the natural life cycle and death in ways that children can process: []
In this timeless story set on the West Coast, an old man lives alone on a bluff overlooking the sea and tends his garden. And each year they wait together for the whales to appear.. As his granddaughter grows, the old man passes on a wealth or knowledge and wisdom as well as his passion for the whales. And waits. Only when the whales return each year to the bay in front of his cottage is his loneliness eased. One day, his daughter and her baby return home to live with the old man, bringing a renewed sense of purpose to his life