Here, readers are given the actual size of an eye right on the page, and we are informed how understand this whale s body size in relation to trucks, cars, milk bottles, and hippos. Jenni desmond has 22 books on goodreads with 5260 ratings. The textured pages dazzle with the movement and grandeur of nature, transporting readers to farflung parts of the world and showing them the beauty of each animal up close. The blue whale and the polar bear, two books written and illustrated by jenni desmond a gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book about the polar bear by jenni desmond, this is a factually accurate as well as a poetic exploration of polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. Books by jenni desmond author of the blue whale goodreads. We travel along with the girl as the narrator tells us about polar bears habitats, eating habits, and body structure. The blue whale is an amazing book and what makes it special is the captivating blending of scientific facts with a sensitive and warm presentation, leading to an immediate interest of readers in the life of blue whales, magnificent and intelligent creatures how jenni desmond. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Another nonfiction picture book, the blue whale mixes science with stunning illustrations. The is a gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book about the blue whale. The best childrens books to give this year mpr news.
The blue whale by jenni desmond is a lovely educational childrens book. This poetic picture book tells the story of all the different stages of water, from a lake to fog to rain. Its such great book to read but its not all fun and games. The blue whale by jenni desmond posted on 02112015 by picturethisbook nature is fascinating in itself, but this doesnt always carry across in nonfiction books that are purportedly written for young children, but which are bogged down by dull text and dry facts. Jenni desmond s most popular book is the blue whale. From the first page, desmond creates an immediate bond with readers. Jenni is known for working on books with environmental themes, and her illustrations in migration are another feather in her overflowing cap of beautiful books. Jenni desmonds most popular book is the blue whale. Aug 06, 2019 with stunning colour illustrations, uncover the astonishing migrations of 20 creatures, in this truly inspiring narrative. Jenni desmond read with us by watching the videos, get a copy at your local library, or use the below link to buy a copy. The picture book is as cozy and familiar as a teddy bears embrace, but. What prompted you to write a book about this particular animal.
An average blue whale is as heavy as 55 hippopotami, and as long as a truck, a digger, a boat, a car, a bicycle, a motorcycle. This picture book life jenni desmond celebrates in the marvelous nonfiction childrens book the blue whale a loving science lullaby about our planets biggest creature, and a beautiful addition to the finest childrens books celebrating science. May 24, 2018 retweet to win 1 of 5 copies of migration, a stunning illustrated childrens book that follows the stories of 20 animal migrations. The polar bear, by jenni desmond, is a nicely produced book, but slightly odd. Here, readers are given the actual size of an eye right on the page, and we are informed how understand this whale s body size in relation to trucks, cars, milk bottles, and hippos with an accurate and. With a boy in a striped shirt and red crown as a guide. Jenni desmond i was lucky enough to chat with jenni desmond about her newest picture book migration, written by mike unwin.
Absorbed, the girl enters the narrative, discovering many facts about polar bears as she begins to follow one bear across the frozen arctic. While at first glance the book appears to be a picture book, it isnt actually a fictional account. She is the illustrator or authorillustrator of 15 picture books including the blue whale and alberts tree and and has been translated into over 20 languages since her first book red cat blue cat came out in 2012. The blue whale a nonfiction picture book, the blue whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and engaging.
With playful observations and comparisons, desmond presents a fount of information about the largest living creature on our planet. Jenni desmond graduated from a masters degree in childrens book illustration at the cambridge school of art uk and her debut book won the cambridgeshire read it again. The blue whale and the polar bear, two books written and illustrated by jenni desmond. The blue whale written and illustrated by jenni desmond 2015 amazing mix of nonfiction text with whimsical artwork. On 24 may 2018, bloomsbury childrens books are publishing migration by mike unwin and jenni desmond. Jenni desmond is the illustrator of on the night of the shooting star by amy hest and the authorillustrator of the blue whale and the polar bear, among other books for young readers. The blue whale jenni desmond bok 9781592701650 bokus. The blue whale is an amazing book and what makes it special is the captivating blending of scientific facts with a sensitive and warm presentation, leading to an immediate interest of readers in the life of blue whales, magnificent and intelligent creatures how jenni desmond calls them. Ive loved doing books on endangered animals like the polar bear and blue whale. A nonfiction picture book, the blue whale draws children into the l. I am such a big fan of jenni desmonds nonfiction picture books. Absorbed, the girl enters the narrative, discovering many facts about polar bears as.
The blue whale by jenni desmond junior library guild. When spring arrives albert wants to spend time with his favorite tree, but when the tree starts to cry albert does not know what to do. This is one of those nonfiction books whose facts somehow make me cry. Its voice is very quiet, almost dry and reportorial, in fact, but the book shimmers in the interplay between serious, factual words and playful, whimsical pictures. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens books. A little girl pulls a book about polar bears off a shelf, drawing us into the life of a polar bear. Instead, the book is full of facts concerning blue whales. This video is great for inquisitive kids who enjoying. Buy the blue whale by jenni desmond creator online at alibris. The blue whale is a wonderful nonfiction book for children, written by jenni desmond. Jenni desmond has 22 books on goodreads with 5297 ratings.
The blue whale, by jenni desmond picture book builders. The official website of alaskan writer debby dahl edwardson of barrow, alaska, the northernmost community on the north american continent, author of blessings bead, my name is not easy and whale snow. Its heart is as big as a small car, its average weight of 160 tons is about the same as a heap of 55 hippopotami, and because the krill it eats are bright orange, so too is a whales poo. It is full of relatable facts from every day life that help to make the size and habits of the blue whale easily comprehensible and engaging. Dec 18, 2007 as they shovel, and pat and polish to bring the snow whale out of the hill, the whale gradually takes on a life of its own. The blue whale jenni desmond, enchanted lion books, 9781592701650. In 2016 she was made a maurice sendak fellow and her book the polar bear became a new york times best illustrated childrens book of the year.
Accompanying unwins text are jenni desmonds gorgeous mixedmedia illustrations, made all the more impressive by the book s large format. I picked up the blue whale by jenni desmond because i was curious to read the story behind this beautiful and intriguing cover. A nonfiction picture book, the blue whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and. Written and illustrated by jenni desmond in this, jenni desmond s third nonfiction childrens book about one of the large, endangered animals of earth, we join a young boy as he learns about the elephant in africa and asia. The blue whale a wonderful nonfiction book for children youtube. The polar bear is the second picture book in desmond s nonfiction series about animals, the first of which is about blue whales. Though written almost as a narrative, illustrations show the main character as he discovers interesting facts about the blue whale. Award winning picture book writer and illustrator jenni desmond. First snow ebook snow pictures, toddler books, first snow. Written by mike unwin, a uk travel writer of the year, and illustrated by jenni desmond, winner of the new york times best illustrated childrens book. This video is great for inquisitive kids who enjoying learning about the wonders of.
There are serious issues being discussed between the lines. When shes not in her studio, youll find her cooking, cycling and swapping. The blue whale a wonderful nonfiction book for children duration. The majority of the book is reference material, citing interesting facts about the polar bear. This book s illustrations have lots of tiny gifts for the careful viewer, and youll come away from it knowing a lot about that magnificent creature, the blue whale. Jenni lives in east london uk with her husband and baby daughter. Incredible animal journeys by mike unwin and jenni. And the book does begin as a story with once upon a time, a child took a book from a shelf and started to read. Read with noah book club presents the blue whale by jenni. The beautiful illustrations and wealth of information inside make this book truly amazing. Dec 21, 2015 the best childrens books to give this year. The blue whale by jenni desmond is a wonderful informational text about the blue whale. The blue whale, is one of the most engaging books ive read aloud to kids and full of facts that i still remember several years later. An introduction to the world of the giant blue whale combines engaging facts with.
A nonfiction picture book full of great charm and beauty, the blue whale. Written by kirsten hall and illustrated by jenni desmond. I didnt choose a blue whale on purpose, it chose me, by just falling out of my head onto the page one day. Explore books by jenni desmond with our selection at. The moral of this story is that if you have patience and kindness, you can find friendship and love, in the most unique places. Jenni desmond was kind enough to answer a couple of questions about her process of making the book. Published on nov 28, 2017 the blue whale is a wonderful nonfiction book for children, written by jenni desmond.
Migration by mike unwin, jenni desmond waterstones. Jenni desmond is an awardwinning illustrator, artist and picture book author whose books have been translated into over 20 languages. Its partly the set up in the authors note that blue whales are few in number due to human activity, from hunting to pollution. Jenni desmond learn about polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. The blue whale, by jenni desmond i picked up the blue whale by jenni desmond because i was curious to read the story behind this beautiful and intriguing cover. Writing in a voice thats both calming and direct, desmond studies the largest living creature on our planet, the blue whale. Jenni desmond celebrates in the marvelous nonfiction childrens book the blue whale. Bluewhale childrens picture books, picture book, blue whale. The blue whale by jenni desmond annette bay pimentel.
Caroline pitchers tale of a brother and sister, and of the dreams their snow whale inspires is beautifully portrayed by jackie morris. Written by jeanne willis and illustrated by jenni desmond. The majority of the book is reference material, citing interesting facts about the polar bear, but there are a few sentences about a little girl who likes polar bears at the very beginning and the very end that frame all those details. April 22nd is earth day, but this year it is also a day. Polar bears are enormous, wild, beautiful creatures. Written by mike unwin, a uk travel writer of the year, and illustrated by jenni desmond, winner of the new york times best illustrated childrens book, prepare yourself for a journey like no other. Inhabitants of the arctic, they live in an alien world of freezing temperatures, snow, and.
Desmond doesnt depict the poo but she does show the krill, along with a pile of hippos, the 50 ethnically diverse people who could fit into a blue whale s mouth, 50 jugs of milk that represent a whale calfs daily consumption, and other vivid infographics. This title by jenni desmond would pair beautifully with burleighs suspenseful pageturner. A nonfiction picture book, the blue whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and engaging. Jenni desmonds picture book depicts a girls fascination with polar bears. There are also inuit tales and the belief or not in a nature religion in which a whitecoloured whale, the snow whale, plays a role. Jenni desmond graduated from a masters degree in childrens book illustration at the cambridge school of art uk with distinction and her debut book won the cambridgeshire read it again. She has won the new york times best illustrated book award, the camrbidgeshire read it again picture book award, and a maurice sendak fellowship. Rendered in picture book format, this nonfiction book supplies many details concerning blue whales. From bestselling author amy hest and illustrator jenni desmond comes a charming picture book about loneliness and making friends. A gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book about the polar bear, this is a factually accurate as well as a poetic exploration of polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. Working in a painterly, expressive way, jenni desmond creates landscapes and creatures that are marked by atmosphere and emotion, telling a story about bears that engages the. She depicts a young girl reading a book, the polar bear, the same book we are also holding. The blue whale a wonderful nonfiction book for children.
Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book right away. A charming picture book about loneliness and making friends from an bestselling author and illustrator. Picture books guaranteed to make both children and adults excited for story time. Jenni has a passion for illustration and for funny heartfelt stories. Working in a painterly, expressive way, jenni desmond creates landscapes and creatures that are marked by atmosphere and. With stunning colour illustrations, uncover the astonishing migrations of 20 creatures, in this truly inspiring narrative. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages since, and in 2015 desmond was named best emerging talent illustrator at the junior design awards uk. Here, readers are given the actual size of an eye right on the page, and we are informed how understand this whales body size in relation to trucks, cars, milk bottles. Snow white and the 77 dwarfs by davide cali, illustrated by raphaelle. Jenni desmond celebrates in the marvelous nonfiction childrens book the blue whale, a loving science lullaby about our planets biggest creature, and a beautiful addition to the finest childrens books celebrating science.
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