{"product_id":"following-papas-song-isbn-9780670013159","title":"Following Papa's Song","description":"\u003ci\u003e“Papa?”asked Little Blue.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Are we going very far?”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Yes, Little Blue. We will travel farther\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ethan we have ever gone before.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs two whales swim together through the big ocean, Little Blue has many questions for Papa, especially ones about the long migration. How will they know the way? Will he be able to keep up? What will they see along the way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePapa has answers for all these questions, but Little Blue remains curious as they begin their journey. What could be down below, where they can’t see? The answer is a magical world and Little Blue is enchanted . . .  until there is only darkness surrounding the young whale.  But if Little Blue is quiet and listens, can Little Blue hear Papa’s song?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with the wonders of the ocean and the comfort of a father’s presence, \u003ci\u003eFollowing Papa’s Song\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming story to be read again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eFOLLOWING PAPA'S SONG\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...exuberant and gorgeous...\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...a heartwarming reminder of how children learn to trust and listen for papas’ songs in our lives.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This beautifully executed book about the bond between father and child that can be as deep as the darkest sea and powerful enough to help navigate in times of trouble will resonate with readers both young and old.\"  —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gorgeous, comforting book that provides a lovely counterpoint to Marino’s Meet Me at the Moon (2012).\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR GIANNA'S FIRST BOOK, \u003ci\u003eMEET ME AT THE MOON\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Marino's breathtaking panoramas make an already powerful story sing.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The textured mixed-media art paired with the flowing text elevates this title above most missing-mama fare ... Radiating warmth and comfort, this distinguished title strikes home.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Heartfelt and sincere, yet never cloying, this will work well one on one or in story hours.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR GIANNA'S SECOND BOOK, \u003ci\u003eTOO TALL HOUSES\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The animals are full of heartfelt emotions, from anger and frustration to happy contentment...This story about friendship and togetherness contains a great lesson without being didactic or moralizing and should be welcome in most collections.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The well-turned, dialogue-rich narrative complements the sunny visuals, making this an excellent choice for one-on-one or group read-alouds...Another winner for rising star Marino.\"  —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…a story of friendship that youngsters can understand and relate to.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003eGianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at giannamarino.com.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303650611429,"sku":"NP9780670013159","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780670013159.jpg?v=1767727517","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/following-papas-song-isbn-9780670013159","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}