Richly composed and sweetly appealing--just right for baby storytimes as well as one-to-one sharing. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Perfectly suitable as a read-aloud. --School Library Journal

Take a deep breath and dive into a day in the life of a baby whale, told with luminous illustrations and spare text, with a fresh twist on a timeless message.

Swim Play all day. Breathe.

This simply told story follows a young whale on a journey of discovery as he experiences his first day at sea on his own He swims, explores, and makes friends in his marine habitat. After a day of independence, this little whale delights in returning home to his mother. Young readers will be drawn to Scott Magoon's reassuring story of adventure.