Whale in a Fishbowl Hardcover – Illustrated, May 22, 2018

Whale In A Fishbowl is a beautifully written story that had me in touched then happy tears. I believe every one of us can relate to Wednesday the Whale. We may be slogging forth in our day-to-day existence, oblivious to our binds or actively endeavoring to leap up and 'find our place' in this world. To celebrate the self-actualization and homecoming is joyous for the reader.The artwork simply lovely and perfect for the story. Restful tones yet with clever details. I love the fold out page (up she goes!) - children are sure to love that added touch.I have already purchased several to give as gifts to friends with young children/having babies. I know this book will become a beloved bedtime story and hold a special place on their shelves.

This is a delightful story about a whale named Wednesday who lives in a fishbowl at the center of a busy city. She does not belong there, but it is the only home she has ever known. She sees a patch of glorious blue in the distance and her heart is drawn to see it again. She gathers her strength and courage to leap. It is the beginning of a new life for her. A life where she belongs.Troy Howell (author) has captured what is in the heart of so many of us. A longing to be where we should be even when we don't yet know where that may be. Richard Jones (illustrator) has beautifully illustrated this lovely story and has added his own personal touch of "Digger the dog" finding a forever home.We cheer for Wednesday as she makes her final leap (and this book has that wonderful page that lifts up just at the right moment)! We are thankful for young girl Piper and her wisdom. We watch as Digger finds a family. And we rejoice when Wednesday is welcomed by someone just like her in the middle of the sea.This book will be cherished by the young and old and everyone in between.

Beautifully illustrated! A very nice story with a great ending. Also teaches kids the importance of not having captive wildlife, and where wild animals actually belong...in the wild!

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Nice drawings, my nephews liked hearing it read aloud.

nice story about captivity and freedom

A beautifully illustrated story that speaks to readers of all ages. Its message is deeply relevant to many stages of life.

Certain children books bring me to tears and this is one of them. Truly heartfelt.

Absolutely lovely book, genuinely one of the best picture books I’ve seen in ages. Beautiful, moving story on the theme of discovering how to be your authentic self, even if you don’t initially know how to get there. I purchased it for a 3 year old but I think it would be suitable for quite a wide age range, probably 2-7, as children of different ages will take different things from it. The illustrations are gorgeous, remind me a bit of L.S Lowry. The only slight criticism is that I feel the choice of paper is a bit flimsy for a picture book, it would be quite easy for a younger child to tear.

Beautiful pictures. Point of the story is that whales don’t belong in a fish tank so a good animal activist book. Made my kids think but my kids do love the zoo. This made them open their mind to how animals should be treated. Cute story