by Alex Boersma and Nick Pyenson
Illustrated by Alex Boersma
5 stars
A captivating journey that shows how one whale, and the world, can change over the course of 200 years.
Boersma and Pyenson beautifully capture a portion of a bowhead whale’s life, from learning from her mother, avoiding whalers, and raising her own calves, to the new challenges she faces in a busier and noisier ocean.
Beautifully illustrated. Boersma artwork shows the magic and beauty of the underwater world as well as the dangers of newfound threats.
Additional information is included in the backmatter such as how bowheads feed, the world’s four bowhead populations, their anatomy, and how they communicate, as well as a section on other arctic creatures.
A wonderful read, especially for those interested in nature, animals, and environmentalism.