Whispering Wally, written and illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier, is a lovely rhyming book with inspirational
messages. All the sea creatures that
meet Wally Whale wonder at his whispering.
His strange behavior makes him hard to get to know. It also makes others nervous -- they think he
doesn’t like them. They finally confront
him and he leaves with deep sadness.
Later the sea creatures find
out the reason for Wally’s whispering.
They now understand and are sympathetic.
Wally can finally be accepted in his community. However, there’s more to the story. Mother Nature provides an opportunity for Wally
to be a hero. He finds his voice to save
the day.
There are so many lessons
here. How we shouldn’t rush to
judgment. How things aren’t always as
they seem. How people may have good
reasons for behavior which seems strange or separates them from others. How your God-given gifts can be used to help
others even if you don’t see it at first.
Kevin’s illustrations put us
right there in the sea with all the action.
Each creature’s feelings are clearly shown on its face. Kids will enjoy the rhyming and the colorful sea
creatures. Parents and teachers will
appreciate the lessons this story provides.
Thank you, Kevin, for another fun story book that teaches gently.

Available from http://tangerineskyproductions.com and http://4rvpublishingllc.com
Wow , so many lessons to be learned from this book. Thanks for sharing the review. I think a book like the Collier's is what young children need. There is so much wrong messages sent via television and other outlets, we need to have books with a great message readily available for our kids. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteNicole Weaver
Trilingual Children's Author
http://mysisterismybestfriend.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nicole, for your comments. I do appreciate books like Kevin's which teach kids through fun to see and easy to understand stories.
DeleteWow, Nicole, that's great that you're a trilingual author, I checked out your site! I was fluent in French in high school, took 4 yrs, and did 2 of Spanish, but it's been so long, ha ha, forgotten most of it!
DeleteTerrific review! Wonderful lessons to be learned by people of all ages. Positive messages are critical. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Donna
Thanks for your supportive comments, Donna. I love your work and messages.
DeleteGreat review Penelope! I wish Kevin great success with his wonderful new book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Susan, for your support and well-wishes!
DeleteNice review, Penelope. And cograts to Kevin on the release of another terrific rhyming story.
ReplyDeleteBill Kirk
http://www.billkirkwrites.com
Thanks, Bill, what the world needs is more rhymers (if that's a real word!) I hope to try some more, too. Keep up the good work!
DeleteWow, thanks for all the nice comments everyone, I'll share with Kev! Because Wally's getting to be so popular I made him the host of our new kid's page: http://tangerineskyproductions.com/Products.html
ReplyDeleteKristen
Hi Kristen, thanks for visiting and glad Wally is "moving up" in the wide world! Keep up the good work! Blessings to you both.
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