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Summary: “Every day, in a house by the sea, a little boy watches his father leave for a long day’s work. One night, a great storm washes a small whale onto the beach. The boy discovers the whale is a good listener. The father discovers the boy is lonely. Together, they return the whale to the sea. And from that day on, the boy learns that the father can be a good listener too, in Benji Davies’s heartwarming tale, The Storm Whale.” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: Little Noi lives with his father and six cats on an island. His father is very busy fishing out on the water all day and Noi is lonely. One day after a big storm, Noi finds a whale washed up on the beach and brings it back to the house to live in the bathtub. This sweet story of the a father-son relationship is powerful and poignant and so simple at the same time. Although a beached whale is a sad event and a little boy’s loneliness is even sadder, the author was able to create a story about hope and love that is truly beautiful. Personal Reaction: I was first drawn to pick up this book for it’s illustrations of the island and the sea – they are absolutely stunning and then I was surprised by how deep the story was with so few words. I am continually amazed by children’s authors and illustrations who can turn 32 pages into masterpieces that get to the heart and soul of human emotions and I believe this book does just that. Title: The Storm Whale Author: Benji Davies Illustrator: Benji Davies Publisher: Henry Holt and Company Publication Date: September 30, 2014 This is a new idea I’m trying on my blog this year that was inspired by @donalynbooks and @heisereads – to provide a brief review of a picture book every day of 2018. You’ll get a brief summary of the story, a review of the content, illustrations and theme, my personal reaction to the book and all the pertinent publication information! Enjoy!
The Storm Whale by Benji Davies is a tender and gentle story about the relationship between a boy and his father.
Every now and then I yearn for a glimpse of the sea and the ever changing tide. I often wonder if F will have the same longing as me, even though he hasn't been brought up exploring the sandy coastline for simple treasures as I was. I hope to bring the beach to him with this good book. The Storm Whale had me from the moment I lifted it off the shelf. This gentle tale of friendship and love, follows a boy called Noi – wearing the best balaclava – as he finds a small whale washed up on the shore after a stormy night. An instant friendship is formed, and the lonely boy rescues him from the sand and takes him home to his bathtub. The stunning illustrations captures the tenderness of the boy and atmosphere of the sea beautifully. Such lovely detail can be found in Benji Davies drawings: from Noi's whale paintings to the bunting flapping wildly against house. My favourite page shows father and son rowing out to sea, the boys small face as he looks down at his only friend about to be released back to the sea. A heartwarming and magical story for any child, or adult who might want to be by the sea.
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Minimalist art of the story of Jonah and the whale. Jonah whom God commands to travel to the great city of Nineveh to preach repentance to its inhabitants because of their wickedness. Jonah instead refuses God’s mission and tries to escape by boarding a ship traveling in the opposite direction. During his sea journey, a great storm appears, and Jonah is thrown overboard and swallowed by a huge fish (or whale). He remains in the belly of the fish for three days and nights until he asks God for forgiveness. Jonah's rescued and completes his mission in Nineveh with some reluctance. This Bible printable "Jonah and the Whale" is inspired from the book of Jonah in the Bible. ------------------------- ♥ YOU WILL RECEIVE: Your order will include 5 different files for different size options. The print size guide in the listing picture tells you which file to use based on which size you want to print your art: - 1x high resolution (300 dpi) JPG file - size 16x20 inches - 1x high resolution (300 dpi) JPG file - size 18x24 inches - 1x high resolution (300 dpi) JPG file - size 20x30 inches - 1x high resolution (300 dpi) JPG file - size 11X14 inches - 1x high resolution (300 dpi) jpg file A3 international paper We also offer a free resizing service if you need a size not included, and we are always happy to help you with any part of the process. ------------------------- ♥ INSTANT DOWNLOAD: The files will be delivered electronically within minutes of your order and payment. An email will be sent to the address you have associated with your Etsy account with a link for your download. You can also find the download link in "Purchase" in your Etsy profile. However, if you're using the Etsy app you won't find the download link since the Etsy app doesn't support digital download. Log into your account from a web browser on your phone or use a computer instead. PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital file, NO physical items will be sent. ------------------------- ♥ HOW TO PRINT ➤ Print at home using good quality card or art paper. Use premier matt paper and heavy weight paper. ➤ Print at your local copy shop. ➤ Upload to an online print shop such as staples. ------------------------- ♥ KINDLY NOTE • This is a digital item, no physical product will be sent and the frame is not included. • This is for personal use only - please do not share/re-sale/re-gift the file or any prints generated. • Digital items cannot be returns so can't be refunded. • Some colors may vary slightly depending on the monitor and printer used. Thank you for visiting! PS. We love seeing our prints in their new homes. :)
Art can be the ideal medium to teach your kids about culture, mythology, and religion. Coloring pages depicting stories from Bible are perfect for fine tuning the artistic skills of your little ones while teaching them the lessons conveyed in the tales. Below is a collection of ten unique free coloring pages based on the […]
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