The Whales' Song

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Dyan Sheldon
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Grade Level: 4th
Date(s) Used: Apr. 2001, Apr. 2002

Synopsis: Lilly listens to her grandmother's tales of whales and longs to hear the creatures' powerful songs for herself. This eloquent work celebrates the extraordinary relationship between a young girl and the whales that do eventually sing for her.

Craft ideas:

• Cut out a shape of a present. What is your gift to the environment? Draw or write it inside the present.
• Make a "whale" bookmark, and inside, draw the gifts you would give to encourage the whales to sing.