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Abigail the Whale

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Author: Davide Cali 

Illustrated by: Sonja Bougaeva

Age 5-8

Hardcover

Abigail dreads swimming lessons. Every time she dives into the pool, she makes a big splash, and all the girls in her class shout: “Abigail’s a whale!” Abigail can see that she is larger than the other girls. She feels huge, heavy, and out of place.

Abigail’s swimming teacher takes her aside and points out: we can change how we see ourselves. He offers a creative visualization technique she can use to feel bolder, more confident, and more accepting of herself. Abigail tries it out in challenging situations that week—walking home in the dark, eating her vegetables, trying to fall asleep. Illustrations in the book show her perspective morphing powerfully to match her new thought patterns.

Next time she’s in swimming class, instead of feeling heavy, Abigail thinks sardineeelbarracudashark! She starts to figure out how to draw on mindfulness, creative thinking, resilience, and positive self-esteem to embrace exactly who she is. This picture book supports social/emotional learning and serves as a perfect jumping-off point for topics like bullying, empathy, confidence, and creative problem solving.

Shipping

All Canadian orders are shipped with a tracking number for a flat rate of $15.00.  Orders over $125 will receive free shipping within Canada!

We offer Free local pick up in Carrying Place, ON, or $5 Delivery for orders over $25 in Quinte West and Prince Edward County.  If the $5 fee does not show as an option at check out and you live in this area, please reach out to us at info@kidstories.ca.  We would be happy to work with you to accommodate your shipping needs!

We offer flat rate shipping to the USA for $20.  

Return policy

We have a 15-day return policy, which means you have 15 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it.


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