This is a delightful story about a whale named Wednesday who lives in a fishbowl at the center of a busy city. She does not belong there, but it is the only home she has ever known. She sees a patch of glorious blue in the distance and her heart is drawn to see it again. She gathers her strength and courage to leap. It is the beginning of a new life for her. A life where she belongs.
Troy Howell (author) has captured what is in the heart of so many of us. A longing to be where we should be even when we don't yet know where that may be. Richard Jones (illustrator) has beautifully illustrated this lovely story and has added his own personal touch of "Digger the dog" finding a forever home.
We cheer for Wednesday as she makes her final leap (and this book has that wonderful page that lifts up just at the right moment)! We are thankful for young girl Piper and her wisdom. We watch as Digger finds a family. And we rejoice when Wednesday is welcomed by someone just like her in the middle of the sea.
This book will be cherished by the young and old and everyone in between.
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