Kirsten Pendreigh – författare

Perfect for curious kids ages 4–8, parents, and educators seeking fun and educational reads!Did you know that fish grunt, shellfish crackle, and some sea creatures even burp and boop to communicate? Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as one little shellfish guides readers through the surprisingly loud world beneath the waves!“This will be a popular read-aloud; there’s so much to learn about underwater sounds, and readers will appreciate such a terrific introduction to the topic... start recommending it ASAP.” — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWThis upbeat, rhyming nonfiction picture book features:STEM Connections – Introduces young readers to the science of bioacoustics in an engaging, age-appropriate wayEducational Fun – Supports early science learning with fascinating facts and real ocean soundsLively Rhyming Text – Keeps kids engaged and entertained while they learnVibrant Illustrations – Brings the noisy ocean world to life with colorful, playful artPerfect for Classrooms & Home Libraries – Great for read-alouds, science units, and nature-themed storytimeWhether you're a parent looking to nurture a love of science, a caregiver encouraging curiosity, or a teacher adding ocean-themed nonfiction to your shelves, What Fish Are Saying is a must-have addition to your collection.

After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the Pacific west coast to look for the whales that he loved.The trip will do them good, Mom says, but the girl isn’t sure. How can that be true when Grandpa isn’t there? And how will they find a whale in all that water, anyway?There is so much to see as they paddle through white-tipped waves and calm coves: glowing moon jellies, fluttering anemones and slippery seals. All the while, the girl watches for whales. Could one be swimming beneath their kayak or along the shore of their camp? Are the whales even there? Finally, in the dark of night, they hear them — pushhhhhhhh, pushhhhhhh — humpbacks breathing in the bay. In this lyrical story, luminously illustrated by Crystal Smith, mom and daughter find the space to grieve Grandpa and reconnect with each other in the wild beauty of nature. And they come to realize that — perhaps like whales — those we’ve loved are always with us, even if we don’t see them anymore. Key Text Featuresillustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.