The Night Whale

A dreamy, magical adventure that explores the special bond between grandparent and grandchild

Author: Bryher Mackenzie and Gillian Eilidh O’Mara

Hardcover

New

$25.50

Or pay later with

Free 30 day returns Secure transaction

Check delivery options

Hardcover

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Description

And I know then what the Night Whale is saying. I understand. "Anything is possible."
A grandmother and grandchild look out for the Night Whale, a magical sky being last seen when Nana was a child herself. The story transports the reader off to a world of wonder and beauty, as they soar over cities and landscapes on the back of the Night Whale, far away from home and back again.
This is a beautifully lyrical and stunningly illustrated picture book about adventures and moving on, helping children to come to terms with saying goodbye, and the majestic Night Whale's reassuring message is that anything is possible.

Critic Reviews

With Nana and the Night Whale’s reassurance that “Anything is possible” this tender, lyrically told tale with Gillian Elide O’Mara’s awesome illustrations offers readers much to ponder upon concerning the enormity of the universe, intergenerational relationships and farewells. Red Reading Hub
It is the detail which can make all the difference, to anything. In this case, as in many stories, it is the thought that has gone into each and every word for they are the detail, they are what makes a story happen…it is gentle, oh so tender and rich too. Armadillo Magazine
A touching tale of coping with goodbyes to a loved one, the book is lavishly illustrated by Gillian Eilidh O’Mara using rich dark reds, charcoal greys, contrasting splashes of white and the sumptuous colours of the night as it grades slowly towards dawn. The Letterpress Project

About the Author

Bryher Mackenzie is a collector of words and supervisor of lunches. When they are not tying laces, zipping zips or debating the tastiest flavours of popcorn, Bryher can usually be found where picture books are. Bryher likes to read and write stories with big feelings, and the Night Whale is their debut picture book. Their Instagram is @bryherandherbooks.
Gillan Eilidh O'Mara is the illustrator of a number of picture books, but The Night Whale is her first one in this scenic, atmospheric style. In addition to illustrating, Gillian has co-founded and grown several social ventures including a poetry festival, children’s literacy projects, charity building projects in India and a fine tea company supporting girls' education. Find her online at gilliangamble.co.uk, on Twitter as @gillgamble and on Instagram as @gilliangambleartist.