One hundred unusual animals try to squeeze into the pages of this raucous rhyming tale. But will there be room to fit a whole blue whale? The humorous ending features an expansive double gatefold and educational endnotes list the 100 animals in the book. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Lambda Literary Fellow Karen Yin is an author-illustrator living in Southern California. The founder of Conscious Style Guide, Karen embraces inclusiveness and making space for all. She is a proud member of the Authors Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Whole Whale is her debut picture book. Nelleke Verhoeff started her career performing shows for children, but then discovered her passion for art. She has since illustrated several books and was a finalist in the Silent Book Contest at the 2018 Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Nelleke has also illustrated The Bread Pet for Barefoot Books. She lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. SELLING POINTS: . Silly, rhyming text invites readers to assess, re-assess and make predictions. . The book’s large format and gatefold at the end fully immerse children in the reading experience. . Nelleke Verhoeff’s wacky and loveable illustrations drive the story line while providing humor and interest. . The book introduces a variety of unusual animals and encourages children to count and make estimates.