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Whale, That Was Unexpected

by Casey Lyall

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A whale-sized change of plans

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A whale-sized change of plans

Maude and her dog Claude set out for their familiar fishing routine, but being swallowed by a whale turns the day into a string of shifting party plans. As more creatures join them inside the whale, Maude’s dislike of surprises and crowds becomes the comic engine of the setup. The story pairs a seafaring adventure with marine-life characters and a running contrast between Maude’s stoicism and the increasingly social predicament around her.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy animal-centered fiction.
  • Young readers drawn to humorous adventures and stories about unexpected situations.
  • Families looking for a picture-book story featuring a seafarer, a dog, and marine creatures.

Themes

Unexpected changeMarine lifeCompanionshipParties and crowds

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Book overview

TWO STARRED REVIEWS! - A classic but contemporary tale for 3-to-7-year-olds featuring a hilariously grumpy seafarer and her trusty dog sidekick who get swallowed by a whale. For fans of Caldecott Honor books Bear Came Along and Leave Me Alone.

Stoic seafarer Maude and her canine sidekick Claude head out to fish as they have done every day for many years. But this time, something unexpected happens. (Maude hates it when something unexpected happens.)

They get swallowed by a whale. What does one do when one is swallowed by a whale? Throw a farewell party, I guess. (Maude loves a good party.)

Hilarity ensues as more and more creatures get swallowed and Maude has to keep changing her party plans. (Maude does not love crowds.)

Will Maude and the whale part ways, or is this the end? (Maude would prefer it if we could hurry this up.)

Okay, okay. Read on to find out.
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