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The Storm Whale

by Benji Davies

Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+

Published by Simon & Schuster Children's Books, 2013

  • Picture books

This book is also available in Welsh

About this book

Noi and his father live in a house by the sea. Noi's father works hard as a fisherman, and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, he is excited and takes it home to care for it. Noi tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out...

About the author

Benji Davies is an illustrator and animation director. From a young age he was often to be found painting at the kitchen table, a scene which can still be seen to this day. Benji studied animation at university and has since worked on a diverse array of projects, from picture books and animated short films to music videos, commercials and title sequences. His books have been co-editioned in many languages and countries around the world. The Storm Whale is his first self-penned picture book. He lives in London with his wife Nina.

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