About This Book
Lars Kenseth's debut picture book introduces Moby, an enthusiastic white whale who desperately wants to make friends. With his big toothy smile and impressive backflips, Moby believes everyone will want to be his pal, even a ship full of sailors. This humorous and heartwarming story, a clever riff on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and finding your place. It's perfect for children aged 4-8, offering a gentle way to discuss social interactions and the importance of being yourself.
An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth. Meet Physeter Macrocephalus – but you can call him Moby. He’s got the BIGGEST toothy smile, and he's always up for a game of tag. Plus his backflips can’t be beat! Who wouldn’t want to be his pal? So when Moby encounters a ship full of sailors, he's eager to make a bunch of new friends. What could go wrong...? Illustrated in bold full color, this funny, charming riff on the Herman Melville classic, Moby-Dick, is at its heart a story about making friends and belonging – and finding those who accept you for who you are. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why do you think Moby wanted to make friends so badly?
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How did the sailors react to Moby at first? Why do you think they reacted that way?
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What does it mean to 'accept someone for who they are'?
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Have you ever tried to make a new friend and it didn't go as planned? What happened?
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What are some ways you can show someone you want to be their friend?
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