The Voyage of Whale and Calf
Vanessa Pirotta, illustrated by Samantha Metcalfe


Hardback | Apr 2022 | CSIRO Publishing | 9781486315109 | 32pp | 250x250mm | GEN | AUD$24.99, NZD$29.99

Age range 6 to 9

Calf is a newborn humpback whale, venturing into an exciting marine world while being nurtured and cared for by his mother. Join them as they travel along the east coast of Australia, meeting marine creatures. See the challenges Calf and Whale face as they head down into the icy waters of Antarctica, and marvel at these amazing ocean giants.

The Voyage of Whale and Calf explores humpback whale migration – plunge below the surface to learn more about the lives of these magnificent marine mammals!

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-9.

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