A review by katiemayveil
Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris, Shelly Brown
5.0
Willa's parents got divorced.
Willa moved to Japan with her mom, a well-known marine biologist.
Willa's mom died.
Now Willa lives in Washington state again with her dad and his 'new' family. Willa is trying to navigate all these changes and doesn't know how to do it. She and her dad go on a whale watching tour and she sees a humpback whale do some amazing tricks. She is able to capture them on video and feels that this is the world's way of letting her grieve her mom. Willa is able to figure out how to be a better friend, daughter, sister, and a better version of herself. She realizes that it is okay to be sad and grieve. She realizes how much she needs a friend. She discovers new interests and learns that she's not that different from someone that really used to bother her.
Willa is passionate and determined. But she's also a little girl having to figure out some big issues.
Chad Morris and Shelly Brown do an amazing job writing stories that kids can relate too. This story can help kids understand their own feelings, but also how to be more empathetic and understanding of others. This would be a great book to read with your child or in a class or therapy setting.
Willa moved to Japan with her mom, a well-known marine biologist.
Willa's mom died.
Now Willa lives in Washington state again with her dad and his 'new' family. Willa is trying to navigate all these changes and doesn't know how to do it. She and her dad go on a whale watching tour and she sees a humpback whale do some amazing tricks. She is able to capture them on video and feels that this is the world's way of letting her grieve her mom. Willa is able to figure out how to be a better friend, daughter, sister, and a better version of herself. She realizes that it is okay to be sad and grieve. She realizes how much she needs a friend. She discovers new interests and learns that she's not that different from someone that really used to bother her.
Willa is passionate and determined. But she's also a little girl having to figure out some big issues.
Chad Morris and Shelly Brown do an amazing job writing stories that kids can relate too. This story can help kids understand their own feelings, but also how to be more empathetic and understanding of others. This would be a great book to read with your child or in a class or therapy setting.