Scott Magoon

Breathe Scott Magoon

Marc Notes: A Paula Wiseman Book.; A young whale enjoys its first day of independence.; Preschool.; Ages 4-8. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/03/2014 (EAN 9781442412583, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2014 (EAN 9781442412583, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 120 (EAN 9781442412583, Hardcover) Booklist 04/01/2014 pg. 91 (EAN 9781442412583, Hardcover) Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2014 pg. 67 (EAN 9781442412583, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 13 (EAN 9781442412583, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Magoon, Scott While moonlighting as a designer at a major children's publishing house, Scott Magoon has illustrated many successful books including "Spoon" by Amy Krause Rosenthal, "Ugly Fish, " and "Rabbit and Squirrel". He lives in the Boston area with his wife and two sons.