Ibis: A True Whale Story cover

Ibis: A True Whale Story

Author: Himmelman, John

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 774
Points per Word 0.000646
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857
Series WiggleWorks

Description

Ibis discovers so many things to look at in the ocean, and so many places to explore.

Quick Summary

What makes "Ibis: A True Whale Story" special is that it's a real-life adventure that reads like a picture book, weaving in facts about whale behavior and the ocean as Ibis the humpback explores the seas. It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are fascinated by marine life, and it's a great pick for reluctant readers because the simple sentences and bright illustrations keep them moving along. Parents will appreciate that the story is both heartwarming and educational, with gentle lessons about animal rescue and the importance of ocean conservation, and there's nothing scary just the excitement of a whale's journey. Throughout the book, Ibis meets other sea creatures, discovers new feeding grounds, and migrates across the ocean, all while the narrative slips in little snapshots of whale facts like breaching, bubble-net feeding, and communication. If your child loves nature stories like "The Great Kapok Tree," they'll find the same sense of wonder and gentle storytelling here.