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A Whale of a Tale!

by Bonnie Worth   |  Ages 5-7
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A Whale of a Tale!
A Whale of a Tale!

Seussian rhymes meet marine mammal facts.

Imagine a whimsical dive into the wonders of the deep blue, guided by the playful verse of the Cat in the Hat. "A Whale of a Tale!" not only tickles the imagination of your young reader but also sows the seeds of curiosity about ocean life. It's a sprightly blend of rhythmic fun and educational content that promises to engage and enlighten.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Whale of a Tale!

by Bonnie Worth   |  Ages 5-7
$11.90 Now $5.90 Save 50%
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ISBN: 9780007284863
Author: Bonnie Worth
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Early Readers, Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Animals, Science & Nature, Early Learning, Leveled Readers, Nature, Level 2 (Beginning Reading)
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 260 readers)

Description

What's the story today? Funny that you should ask. We're going to take on a whale of a task... Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to whales, dolphins and porpoises. This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers - from four to seven year olds - the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.
 

Seussian rhymes meet marine mammal facts.

Imagine a whimsical dive into the wonders of the deep blue, guided by the playful verse of the Cat in the Hat. "A Whale of a Tale!" not only tickles the imagination of your young reader but also sows the seeds of curiosity about ocean life. It's a sprightly blend of rhythmic fun and educational content that promises to engage and enlighten.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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