Nicola Davies’ life was changed when she went to study humpback whales in Canada. In the forty years since that day, they have never lost their magic for her and have led her on adventures around the world. This book is her love letter, in poems, memoir and illustrations, to the animals who stole her heart and to whom each one of us is connected through every breath we take.

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Nicola Davies is an award-winning author whose many children’s book from Graffeg includePerfect(Greenaway Longlist 2017),The Pond, The New Girl, Animal Surprises(Klaus Flugge Longlist 2017), and the Shadows & Light series. Underlying all Nicola’s writing is the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being, and that now, more than ever, we need to renew that relationship. Nicola is based in Crickhowell, Wales.

'Rich with illustration, whales swim through the book over wonderful sets of double page spreads coloured deep ocean blue, emphasising their size, majesty and mystery.' Sue McGonigle, Books for Keeps

'In words and pictures, a powerful, beautiful tribute to whales.' Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids

'Nicola Davies has created a work that's as educational as it is inspiring — a true celebration of the beauty and significance of whales.' The Children's Book Nook

'It's such a beautiful and compassionate collection of breathtaking art, powerful poetry, and thought-provoking memories, reflections and carefully curated facts, woven together with Nicola's deep love of whales and her skill in capturing something of the boundless ways that the natural world touches our hearts. It is a treasure trove of a book, to be cherished and shared...' Sophie Anderson, author

'A stunning love later to the Humpback Whales. With the most incredible watercolour illustrations and beautiful poems, this is a great ode to these incredible mammals!' Father Teacher Reader

'Beautiful as a poetic standalone yet the factual accompaniment, the back story if you will, makes this book really sing to our Book Clubbers age 6-99!' Bentley Heath Primary School Book Club

'Part love letter, part artistic exploration, part memoir, this is a marriage of 3 elements that seamlessly come together in this beautiful book.' Mini Midnight Reads

'I wasn’t prepared for quite how emotional this beautiful book would make me feel.' Sal Bo Reads

'What a stunning book! I loved every moment of reading this exquisitely illustrated, profound and delicate children's book.' Wendy Bookish Thoughts