'That is the way of the largest creature on earth. That is the whale's way.' The humpback whales journey through polar seas, diving, spouting and leaping. As winter comes they swim through treacherous waters towards the warmer climate of the equator. Will they escape the hunters and guide baby whale to safety? Telling the story of the life cycle of the whale in a simple narrative, this is a beautifully illustrated book with timeless appeal.

 

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Bodleian Library .

Johanna Johnston was a renowned children's author based in the USA. She also wrote scripts for radio, including for the long-running children's series Let's Pretend, as well as children's stories, retellings of myths and children's history. Leonard Weisgard was an award-winning illustrator who published over 200 children's books. After studying illustration in New York he began a successful collaboration with the author Margaret Wise Brown as well as writing books of his own. He also worked with the American Library Association in the field of children's education.