Hello, Mr Whale! by Sam Boughton
Published by Templar Books on October 6, 2020
ISBN: 1536215414
Pages: 16
Genres: Animals
Format: Board Book
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This is a board book full of flaps and lots of information about whales. The concept is a good one, but the execution misses the mark. There is way too much text, and the layout is way too busy for the board book format. The information is good. The illustrations are very colorful, high contrast, and busy. They are digitally rendered to look like watercolor, and the contrasting colors along with all the minute details will keep some readers engaged. This would be a good board book for an older reader — someone at least 3 with a longer attention span.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME