Whale Song
Discover a hidden natural wonder in a beautiful picture book from a bestselling zoologist and an award-winning illustrator, perfect to share with children 3+
Age 3+
Picture Books
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Listen! Listen! Somewhere in the deep, deep blue, a humpback whale is singing.
Follow the story of one whale’s song as it spreads across the world’s oceans in this awe-inspiring non-fiction picture book from Welsh Children’s Laureate Nicola Davies. Discover the hidden wonder of how humpback whales listen and learn songs from each other, in this celebration of the beauty and power of nature. With spectacular artwork by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this is the perfect bedtime story to share with curious young animal-lovers.
Creators
Nicola Davies is an award-winning author and Children's Laureate Wales 2025-27. Her many books for children include Tiny, Lots and Grow with Emily Sutton; One World with Jenni Desmond; The Promise and King of the Sky with Laura Carlin; and A First Book of ... Nature, The Sea and Animals with Mark Hearld, Emily Sutton and Petr Horácek respectively. Visit Nicola's website: www.nicola-davies.com
Britta Teckentrup has created over 120 books, translated into 30 different languages, including The Memory Tree (Hodder), Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright (Nosy Crow) and The House by the Lake (Walker). Her award-winning artwork has appeared on homeware, clothes and packaging. Britta now lives and works in Berlin with her artist husband, son Vincent, and their cat.
