Hope the Whale: In Association with the Natural History Museum

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Follow Hope the blue whale on her epic journey across the oceans, in this uplifting tale, inspired by the story of the real Hope the whale - one of the Natural History Museum's most loved exhibits. Told through the eyes of one little boy, this enchanting story reimagines Hope's life. As every year, he looks out for Hope, on her annual journey from the icy seas of the arctic, to the warm tropics. Beautifully illustrated by Laura Chamberlain, this is a stunning picture book about the special connection between one little boy, and one of the planet's most magnificent creatures. Hope the Whale includes an intricate fold-out, non-fiction spread at the back, about the real Hope the whale, as well as further facts on blue whales.

Author Bio

Laura Chamberlain is a children's book designer and illustrator currently based in Northamptonshire, UK. After graduating from The University of Reading in 2017 with a first in BA Graphic Communication, she completed an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art in 2019 with a distinction.