Waiting for the Whales, Sheryl McFarlane
Waiting for the Whales, Sheryl McFarlane
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Waiting for the Whales

Author: Sheryl McFarlane

Narrator: Priscilla Holbrook

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/25/2015


Synopsis

Waiting for the Whales illuminates the unique friendship between grandparent and child and celebrates the restorative power of the natural world.
An old man lives alone on a bluff overlooking the sea, tends his garden and waits. Only when the whales return each year to the bay in front of his cottage is his loneliness eased. Until, one day, an unexpected visitor arrives. Originally published over thirty years ago, this award-winning picture book is sure to enchant a whole new generation of readers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Persephone's Pomegranate on June 16, 2024

I have developed a penchant for books that make me cry. Sheryl McFarlane knew what she was doing when she wrote a story about a grandpa who loves orcas because I am not okay. Maybe I'm still a child at heart because this hit me like a ton of bricks. June is Orca Action Month, and I chose the perfect......more

Goodreads review by Jen on December 31, 2014

A wonderful picture book for young children about loss.......more

Goodreads review by kay on March 27, 2009

I read this book about 8 years ago, I dont remember all the details but I remember loving this book i know it's good, maybe I'll re-read it again.......more

Goodreads review by KaitandMaddie on July 10, 2023

We read quite a few bittersweet Canadian picture books this evening.......more

Goodreads review by Ali on June 28, 2024

This was lovely. The cadence of the words was great and I nearly cried reading it to my kid.......more