{"product_id":"a-whale-of-a-tale-christopher-giles-moore-9781067288013","title":"A Whale of a Tale: a deep children's picture poem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Whale of a Tale: a deep children's picture poem\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully illustrated children's picture poem for ages 3-7, designed for reading aloud, sharing, and returning to again and again. Set in a coastal world of whales, tides, and human life by the sea, the story follows a great whale drawn toward shore by a mysterious sound. A coastal community gathers as ocean and people meet in a moment of ceremony, gratitude, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in flowing, rhythmic verse, the poem moves through playful ocean life, the whale's journey, and a quiet unfolding of events along the shoreline. The tone is gentle, imaginative, and reflective-inviting young readers into a world where nature and people are closely connected. The illustrations create a vivid, immersive ocean world that supports the rhythm of the poem and draws children into the story as it is read aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children who love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* whales and ocean animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* bedtime read-aloud stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* rhythmic, musical poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* nature and sea life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* calm, thoughtful picture books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the story is primarily a gentle ocean journey, it may also open space for questions about nature, change, and the wider world. For families who wish to explore those conversations further, a companion guide for parents \u003cstrong\u003eA Whale of a Tale: guide for grown-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e is also available in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Whale of a Tale \u003c\/strong\u003eis a unique ocean poem to be spoken aloud, shared between generations, and experienced slowly like the tide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Giles Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1067288015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781067288013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Giles Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.31d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Christopher Giles Moore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48852907720959,"sku":"9781067288013","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-whale-of-a-tale-christopher-giles-moore-9781067288013","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}