The Eye of the Whale: A Rescue Story (Tilbury House Nature Book)

Jennifer O'Connell

$9.95

Publication Date: March 15th, 2016

Publisher:

Tilbury House Publishers

ISBN:

9780884483953

Pages:

Description

* GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD *
* MOONBEAM GOLD AWARD(NON-FICTION) *
* MARYLAND BLUE CRAB AWARD *
* SOCIETY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS INTERNATIONAL HONOR AWARD *

On a cool December morning near San Francisco, a distress call was radioed to shore by a local fisherman. He had discovered a humpback whale tangled in hundreds of yards of crab-trap lines, struggling to stay at the surface to breathe. A team of volunteers answered the call, and four divers risked their lives to rescue the enormous animal.

What followed was a rare and remarkable demonstration of animal behavior. This celebrated story, beautifully depicted in Jennifer O’Connell’s mesmerizing paintings, will make you wonder about animal emotions and the unique connections we can have with animals—even whales.

Fountas & Pinnell Level M

About the Author

Jennifer O’Connell is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Ten Timid Ghosts, which has sold over a million copies. Her picture book The Eye of the Whale — like Elephants Remember, a true story of the sentient animals with whom we share this planet—received the 2014 Green Earth Book Award, a Moonbeam Gold Award, and was on RIF’s STEAM Multicultural Booklist. Jennifer is a two-time recipient of the Christopher Award for her book illustrations and is known for her engaging and interactive school presentations, workshops, and virtual programs. See more at JenniferOConnellArt.com.

Praise for The Eye of the Whale: A Rescue Story (Tilbury House Nature Book)

This true story of courage and compassion is brought to life by

stunning illustrations. You will be awed and humbled by the deep connections

possible between humans and animals. And you will be inspired to do all you can

to help protect whales.
— Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace

With this story that amazes while it informs, readers cannot help but be touched.
— Kirkus

This is a beautiful story, one of the most moving I have heard

about, showing that a whale is capable of gratitude and can understand that some

humans, at least, want to help whales, not harm them. The paintings and the

story are simply enchanting. I don’t believe it is possible to read this

without tears, but good tears for a change! I highly recommend it to all

children, who will understand its significance immediately!
— Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep

This is a rare and important story about humane efforts to help

a free-swimming whale—with a happy ending. It will inspire readers of all ages

to become stewards of the natural world.
— Dr. Frances Gulland DVM, Senior Scientist, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, California