The whale wanted more

Name: The whale wanted more
Brand: Gottmer
Price: 15.99 EUR
Availability: InStock

Gottmer

€15.99

Concentration & memory

Language and communication

The Whale Who Wanted More is a beautiful picture book by the beloved duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field, known for, among others, The Lion Inside and The Squirrels Who Squabbled. This touching story revolves around the question: does having more truly make you happier?

Deep in the sea lives a whale with a strange feeling in his stomach. It feels as if there's a big hole that just won't be filled. To get rid of that feeling, he collects the most beautiful treasures from the sea: glittering objects, unusual finds from shipwrecks, and everything he can find. But the more he collects, the emptier he actually feels. Until a small, brave crab shows him that true satisfaction might not come from taking, but from giving.

With beautiful illustrations, rhythmic rhymes, and a warm message, this picture book playfully encourages children to think about sharing, being content, and what truly matters.

Author: Rachel Bright
Number of pages: 32
Language: Dutch
Dimensions: 24.8cm x 30.4cm x 10cm
Age: 4+ years

Children who are read to have a familiar feeling with books, so there is a good chance that they will later become enthusiastic readers themselves. They will be able to read independently more quickly. They will also be less bored at school, they will be more eager to learn, they will have broader general knowledge and they will develop better.

Interactive reading; You can involve your child more in the story by asking questions, for example.
Afterwards you can talk about the story and your child's experiences in order to create an imagination with the living environment.
Reading together before going to sleep ensures peace and regularity.
Try to act out the story in the book with the whole family. This way the child will fully live the event. With the help of reenacting you can pay attention to story comprehension.