{"product_id":"whalesong-the-true-story-of-the-musician-who-talked-to-orcas-isbn-9781774883945","title":"Whalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas","description":"\u003cb\u003eA captivating informational picture book about Paul Horn, a musician who communicated with orcas through the power of music. For fans of \u003ci\u003eShark Lady\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMargaret and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnbelievable but true, this is the story of two whales, two Pauls and two boys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whales are Haida and Chimo, captive orcas who lived in an aquarium called Sealand of the Pacific in the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pauls are Paul Horn, a professional flute musician, and Dr. Paul Spong, a scientist studying the orcas in order to learn more about these mystifying creatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd the boys are Marlen and Robin, Paul Horn's sons, who are fascinated with the orcas despite their father's fear of the giant whales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat follows is the spellbinding story of how the Pauls, through the power of music, learn to communicate with the orcas — and set into motion an entire anti-captivity movement dedicated to protecting these intelligent and majestic animals.\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Informational Fiction Book for Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet-tempered illustrations soften difficult moments in this memorable ode to the power of music and the possibilities of communication—a work that also casts quiet doubt on keeping animals in captivity.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas\u003c\/i\u003e centers on animals, minus the silliness, although OHora cushions his serious message with merriment in this true tale of compassion, animal rights, and the power of music. . . . As conservation books for kids go, \u003ci\u003eWhalesong\u003c\/i\u003e may be the grooviest.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] true zoo tale from the 1970s. . . . [A]ffecting.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"With a concise text and sensitive illustrations, this picture book tells a true story that will surely resonate with the many children who would like to communicate with animals.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhalesong\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring, educational book about the majestic and intelligent orca and two men who have helped these whales.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMetroland Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"It’s hard to imagine this book won’t make an impression of everyone who reads and hears the story.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCM: Canadian Review of Materials\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eZACHARIAH OHORA\u003c\/b\u003e is the prolific illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eWolfie the Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, which received four starred reviews and was praised by the \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e as \"pitch-perfect.\" He is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eStop Snoring Bernard!\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the 2011 Society of Illustrators Founders Award and was the 2012 State of PA Dept of Ed One Book, as well as \u003ci\u003eNo Fits, Nilson!\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the PALA Carolyn W. Field Award, and was named the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year, as well as a \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Picture Book of the Year and a New York Public Library Book for Reading and Sharing. Zachariah's other titles include \u003ci\u003eMy Cousin Momo!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Teacher's Pet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Not So Quiet Library\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNiblet \u0026amp; Ralph\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the creator of the new PBS Kids animated series \u003ci\u003eCarl the Collector\u003c\/i\u003e. Zach lives in Narberth, PA, with his family.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299991965925,"sku":"NP9781774883945","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781774883945.jpg?v=1767743795","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/whalesong-the-true-story-of-the-musician-who-talked-to-orcas-isbn-9781774883945","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}