'Whale of Wonder': An Educational Tale of Love, Grief and Resilience

DENVER, September 29, 2020 (Newswire.com) - ​Outskirts Press announces the release of Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Marine Life book "Whale of Wonder" from Marie-Paule Mahoney, beautifully depicted in Ginger Triplett’s illustrations.

On a radiant summer day in 2018, an orca named Tahlequah gave birth to a female calf off the coast of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. The calf was emaciated, lacking enough blubber to stay afloat, and she only lived for 30 minutes. Tahlequah placed the baby on her head and, with the members of her pod, she swam for 17 days, covering 1,000 miles before releasing her into the sea.

Whale of Wonder is the dramatized story of this true-life odyssey, told through a dialogue between the mother orca and her curious son, who keeps asking, “Why, Mama?” Young readers will discover how Tahlequah expresses her maternal love, her grief, and slowly overcomes her loss to celebrate life again. This unique story opens a window to the majestic orcas and their complex emotional lives.

The Afterword presents information about orcas in general and the specific culture of the Southern Residents. It unveils Tahlequah’s life with the members of her pod in the Salish Sea, emphasizing the plight these orcas — close to extinction — are facing.

About the Author

Marie-Paule Mahoney was born and grew up in Brittany, France, and now lives in the foothills of New York State. Before retirement, she taught French in a Waldorf School for over 20 years, as well as at the State University of New York. Her professional career includes the publication of The French Connection and as a co-author of En Français. In the last few years, she has taken a greater interest in nature, wildlife, and conservation. She co-authored Molly and Babou, and wrote Coco. Tahlequah’s heroic journey inspired her to write Whale of Wonder.

At 42 pages, Whale of Wonder is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble and with U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor. It is also sold through www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore.

ISBN: 978-1-4787-9453-0   
Format: 8 x 10 Color paperback 
Retail: $19.95

ASIN: B08HSGPQKB            
Format: KIndle
Retail: $3.95

For more information, visit www.outskirtspress.com/whaleofwonder.

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