Whale in a Fishbowl by Troy Howell – Illustrated Hardcover

Whale in a Fishbowl Hardcover | Award-Winning Picture Book

Award-winning illustrated picture book about freedom & belonging. Kirkus Best Book 2018. Ages 4-8. New hardcover, perfect gift.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A Moving Story About Freedom and Belonging

Whale in a Fishbowl is a poetic and beautifully illustrated children's story about Wednesday, a whale who has spent her entire life inside a fishbowl in the middle of a busy city. Cars rush past her, people hurry by, and the sun and moon circle overhead. Yet whenever Wednesday leaps high enough, she catches a glimpse of something calm and blue in the distance.

"You Belong in the Sea"

When a young girl in a paisley dress tells Wednesday that she belongs in the sea, the lonely whale begins to wonder what the sea might be—and whether somewhere beyond her bowl lies the home she has always longed to find. One extraordinary leap sets a breathtaking chain of events into motion, carrying Wednesday toward freedom, companionship, and her rightful place in the world.

Themes and Educational Value

• Freedom and captivity
• Identity and self-discovery
• Loneliness and companionship
• Finding where you belong
• Empathy toward animals
• Courage and hope
• Emotional awareness
• Gentle environmental discussion
• Beautiful language for reading aloud

Perfect For
Children ages 4–8 · Preschool through third-grade readers · Family and classroom read-aloud sessions · Children who love whales and ocean stories · Social-emotional learning activities · Discussions about freedom and belonging · Teachers, parents, and school libraries · Meaningful birthday or holiday gifts

Award-Winning Picture Book

• Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018
• New York Public Library Best Book of 2018
• Starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and The Bulletin

Book Details

• Author: Troy Howell
• Illustrator: Richard Jones
• Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
• Publication Date: May 22, 2018
• Edition: Illustrated
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 40 pages
• Reading Age: 4–8 years
• Grade Level: Preschool–Grade 3
• Lexile Measure: AD500L
• Book Weight: 1.05 lb
• Dimensions: 10.37 × 0.4 × 10.37 inches
• Genres: Children's Picture Book, Animals, Social-Emotional Learning
• Condition: New

Condition Statement

New: This is a new, unread hardcover picture book. Please review the product images for the exact condition of the cover, spine, edges, and dust jacket, if included.