If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead

This book combines the poetic words of Julie Fogliano with the tender, soft and highly detailed illustrations of Erin E. Stead.

I keep coming back to this book for its pace. The boy + his dog are waiting for something to happen, and seem to be indulging in the wait. There's something completely spot on with the tenderness of time, and how slowly in might stretch over an afternoon for a boy and his dog wondering and waiting and thinking and playing...

A treasure and a lovely tale to read aloud.

Age Range: 4 - 7 years