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elena_aaa's review against another edition
4.0
What can be said other than a fun little way to teach kids about writing letters and friendship?
ciaomara's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
Lovely little children’s book! Very imaginative, but I wish Mr Blueberry had one more letter to write at the end— it felt a little incomplete without him learning something too.
dandelionfluff's review against another edition
3.0
We read this in our kindergarten class; the lesson was about persuasive arguments (because kindergarteners totally have to learn about this stuff now, right?), so we asked about Emily's efforts to convince her penpal of the whale's existence. Silly school expectations aside, they seemed to like it.
jeremychiasson's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story about a young girl who writes to her teacher, asking for information about blue whales, since she has one living in the pond in her backyard. The teacher writes her back, and says blue whales don't live in ponds, they live in saltwater. Then the little girl writes him back: "Dear Mr. Blueberry, I started putting salt in the pond. I think he's starting to feel better."
It goes back and forth in this fashion, until it reaches its tender, and amusing conclusion. Definitely worth a read.
It goes back and forth in this fashion, until it reaches its tender, and amusing conclusion. Definitely worth a read.
mandarchy's review against another edition
4.0
This book would lend itself well toward a letter writing lesson or a lead in to discussion about whale facts.
autumnfaeb's review against another edition
5.0
Great story, I love Emily's determination, and Arthur was a great friend for her.
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