Storm Whale In Winter
It’s winter time and Noi’s island is covered in a blanket of snow. Even the sea is icing over. Noi is worried about the little whale he saved last summer: Can he survive the harsh conditions? Little does Noi know that it’s the little whale’s turn to save him. A magical and touching story about a lasting friendship. A truly beautiful work packing a real emotional punch.
‘At the heart of this emotionally charged story is the joy of a lasting friendship, tender and true’ Fiona Noble for The Bookseller, Children’s Book of the Month
Reviews (59)
Sequel to The Storm Whale
Did you like The Storm Whale? Then you will probably like this, which continues the story of Noi and his father and the whale. Have you not read The Storm Whale? Then start there. Did you find The Storm Whale too subtle, or depressing, or a misleading depiction of how a boy could conceivably transport a small whale? Then you probably won't like this much better (maybe a little better, actually). I fall in the first camp, so I give it 5 stars. 1.5 year old daughter LOVES the Bizzy Bear series, by Benji Davies as well, which is how we found these books. But she listens attentively and engages with The Storm Whale books, and they'll no doubt hold her interest longer into childhood.
Great addition to your kid’s bookshelf
Sequel to The Storm Whale. You don’t need to read the first one to enjoy this, but you should buy both anyway because they’re nice books. Looks great on the shelf and a good read as well.
Wonderful Sequel
If you toddler likes whales, they will love the adventures of little Noi. This is a great sequel - as good as the original! The art work is beautiful as it was in the first book and the story sweet. It's a wonderful portrayal of both the father/son relationship and friendship between boy and whale.
My 2 year old loved the original Storm Whale book and the sequel is ...
My 2 year old loved the original Storm Whale book and the sequel is just as magical. With the same beautiful illustrations and imaginative plot line. This time it's the storm whale who has to come to Noi's rescue.
Five Stars
Very cute!
Five Stars
So sweet and great graphics!!
Nice story about friends and weather
Grade 1B liked this story because it was such a beautiful story of friendship. The pictures are lovely and colorful.
A surprise.
A simple, delicate story made poignant by the beautiful illustrations. Perfect. The librarians had this on display at our children's library and it caught my eye as I was chasing down my young son. Sometimes you can judge a book by it's cover. This is a book that is savored. The sparse prose leave space for pause. It was evident that this was the follow up book to an earlier story, yet my very active, short attention span, almost 3 year old son asked me to read it to him several times after the first reading. He reacted strongly to Noi not finding his father on the boat, yet at the same time was able to enjoy finding the cats. In all likelihood, I will have to purchase this and The Storm Whale. Even the font/typeface is just right.
A Friendship That's Simple and Sweet
I loved this book! It’s a simple, sweet story about friendship. This is the 2nd book for the boy and his whale friend. In the first Noi rescues the little whale trapped on the beach by a summer storm. Now it’s winter, and his dad’s gone to sea. When he doesn’t return, Noi searches but gets lost too. He crosses the sea ice to find the boat trapped in ice, and his dad nowhere in sight. Noi escapes in deep-sea dreams but awakens to a bump. It’s the storm whale and his family pushing their friend to shore where his dad’s waiting. Winter passes. Spring returns, and Noi smiles every time he looks out to sea and remembers the night his friend rescued him.
“It’s dad’s book”
My 2.5 y girl loves this book so much. She asked us to read it every day for the past one month. She said this is her dad and hers book! the story and the drawing are both great. We also like the hiding retails of the book. We counted the cats every time we read it. It was tricky to find all the 6 cats in the beginning! We also find ways to explain my daughters where is Noi’s mom.
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