I Love You, Blue

by Barroux

Overview

Aren't the blue waters beautiful? But when a storm hits, the waves roar and rage. Mayday! Mayday! Can anyone help?

One rescue leads to another in this charming story of friendship, revealing that care for the ocean and its inhabitants can lead to the well-being of all. With joyful simplicity, I Love You, Blue introduces the impact of plastic waste in the oceans and includes an author's note with facts about how whales and their habitat can be protected.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646982295
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	03/22/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	76 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Barroux is a Paris-based author and illustrator whose works have received many international awards. He was born in France, raised in Morocco, and has lived in Canada and the United States. His sensitivity to the problems facing humanity and the natural world is reflected in many of his books for children. For more information, visit www.barroux.info.

Editorial Reviews

"Through the friendship of a lighthouse keeper with a whale named Blue, readers are introduced to the impact of plastic waste on the ocean and ocean life. . . . Simple text and charming watercolor illustrations gently depict the damage humans can do to the environment. While the story is simple, readers learn about the importance of caring for the ocean." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

12/01/2021

PreS-K—Through the friendship of a lighthouse keeper with a whale named Blue, readers are introduced to the impact of plastic waste on the ocean and ocean life. One day Blue rescues the lighthouse keeper when he is caught in his boat during a storm, but the next day it is up to the keeper to rescue Blue when he discovers that the whale is sick with a stomach full of plastic bags. By cleaning up the trash, the lighthouse keeper helps Blue feel better. Simple text and charming watercolor illustrations gently depict the damage humans can do to the environment. While the story is simple, readers learn about the importance of caring for the ocean. An author's note includes ways readers can help protect whales and their habitats by changing habits, such as using reusable containers instead of plastic bottles. There is also a list of organizations for learning more and for volunteering. VERDICT A good fit for libraries seeking additional titles about taking care of the environment.—Sarah Polace, Cuyahoga P. L. Syst., OH

School Library Journal

2021-12-16
A little sailor in a small boat saves a whale from death by plastic.

As the sea churns and rages, a little boat and its White sailor are in desperate trouble (“Mayday! Mayday!”), but a massive whale named Blue comes to the rescue. The small sailor, now snug and safe in a lighthouse, wishes Blue good night: “Blue, Blue…you are beautiful. Blue, Blue…good night.” The next day the sailor searches for Blue and frets when it doesn’t appear. Blue is deep beneath the sea and not feeling well. After entering the whale’s mouth, the sailor discovers that Blue’s belly is filled with plastic bags. In an effort to help the whale, the little sailor gathers all the bags and carries them away in the boat, leaving Blue to eat a healthier diet of jellyfish. The next encounter finds Blue leaping happily while the sailor proclaims a loving message to the whale. The caring little sailor’s tale presents basic information about humans’ threats to whales along with a heartfelt exhortation for young readers to join in the effort to save the oceans and the whales. Thin outlines delineate the simple forms of the sailor, the other living creatures, the boat, the lighthouse, and the plastic bags. The whale and its interior, the sky, and the sea dominate these softly colored compositions.

A gentle and tender cautionary tale that avoids excessive didacticism. (author’s note) (Picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews