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Publication
Atheneum Books for Young Readers (1991), Edition: Library Binding, 32 pages
Description
A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.
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LibraryThing member r13
The entire book is a collection of letters between a child and Mr. Blueberry. Not only does this book help children see how to write a letter, it teaches a valuable lesson about knowing your audience as well.
LibraryThing member tnelson725
While on school vacation, Emily begins writing her teacher, Mr. Blueberry, asking information on whales. She claims that she has a whale living in her pond. Of course, he doesn't believe her and they correspond throughout the course of the book. Emily learns about whales and the teacher learns
I think this is a clever way to teach children about whales. I also liked the fact that it is in letter form.
I would have students write down five facts that they learned about whales and write a whale outline.
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about imagination in the process.I think this is a clever way to teach children about whales. I also liked the fact that it is in letter form.
I would have students write down five facts that they learned about whales and write a whale outline.
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LibraryThing member mfink1
This books is a really cute book about a little girl, named Emily, who believes she found a whale in her pond. She writes to her teacher, Mr. Blueberry, for more information on whales. This book contains a good deal of general information on whales and is just a really cute read.
LibraryThing member ME862
Cute story, it could be difficult to read for a child because of the font.
LibraryThing member sreinh2
I thought that this was a very cute book for young children. I loved that it was written in the form of letters. I thought that this was a good touch to a children's book because it is not everyday where I see a book primarily in letters. I loved reading the little girls questions and seeing the
This is a great story about friendship and that even if someone else can't see something, that doesn't mean it is not real. I think that this is a good story for children who have good imaginations. They are able to see that even though someone may discourage you from believing in something you should never give in. You should believe what you believe no matter what. Overall, I thought that this was a very cute story that everyone should read.
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response of the adult telling her that there is no possibly way that a whale was in the pond. This is a great story about friendship and that even if someone else can't see something, that doesn't mean it is not real. I think that this is a good story for children who have good imaginations. They are able to see that even though someone may discourage you from believing in something you should never give in. You should believe what you believe no matter what. Overall, I thought that this was a very cute story that everyone should read.
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LibraryThing member bmalon6
I had mixed feelings about this book. I loved the format of the book. The whole thing was written in letter format to Mr. Blueberry. For example, the little girl would write a letter to Mr. Blueberry and he would respond back in a letter. This is a great way to teach students how to properly write
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a letter the components of a letter. I also liked how the book gave information on whales in a subtle manner. Children don't even realize they are gaining new knowledge about whales. For example, Mr. Blueberry informs the girl that whales can only live in salt water. I did not like how the book abruptly ended. One night the whale was just gone and then the girl saw the whale at the beach at that was it. The book didn't seem to have closure or explain if the girl was just imaging the whale. Due to this abrupt ending it made me unsure of the main message of the book. Overall, I would say the main message is to show that children have great imaginations and you can believe anything if you really want to. Show Less
LibraryThing member taylorwells
I thought that this was a very cute book for young children. I loved that it was written in the form of letters. I thought that this was a good touch to a children's book because it is not everyday where I see a book primarily in letters. I loved reading the little girls questions and seeing the
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response of the adult telling her that there is no possibly way that a whale was in the pond. Show Less
LibraryThing member ReneePaule
I love this book. Emily has a great imagination and is not easily deterred.
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
“Dear Mr. Blueberry, I love whales very much and I think I saw one in my pond today. Please send me some information on whales.” It’s vacation time, so Emily has to write to her teacher to help when she discovers a blue whale living in her pond. Mr. Blueberry answers that she must be
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mistaken, because whales live in the ocean, not in ponds. Throughout the summer, Emily and Mr. Blueberry exchange letters, until Emily has a happy surprise to share with her teacher. In the process, Emily learns a lot about whales. And Mr. Blueberry learns even more about imagination, faith, and love. Show Less
Awards
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1994)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 8.74 inches
ISBN
0153021365 / 9780153021367
Local notes
It is vacation time, so Emily has to write to her teacher for help. "Dear Mr. Blueberry, I love whales very much and I think I saw one in my pond today. Please send me some information on whales." Mr. Blueberry answers at once, pointing out that whales live in salt water, not in ponds, so it can't be a whale.