A Whale Called Echo: A North Atlantic Right Whale Adventure is a powerful and heartwarming ocean adventure for children ages 6-9.
Follow Echo, a young North Atlantic right whale, as she travels through the Atlantic Ocean with her mother. Along the way, Echo learns about the wonders of the sea-from tiny copepods that become food for giant whales to the mysterious sounds that travel through the deep blue water. But her journey takes a frightening turn when she becomes tangled in fishing rope and must swim while carrying the heavy gear behind her.
When a young girl named Tess spots Echo in trouble, one simple observation begins a chain of people working together to help. Trained whale rescuers carefully follow Echo, study the tangled gear, and patiently wait for the right moment to free her. Echo's journey teaches young readers about courage, patience, teamwork, conservation, and the importance of speaking up when something is wrong.
Perfect for young animal lovers, ocean explorers, and curious readers, this engaging story also introduces children to real North Atlantic right whale science, including migration, baleen, copepods, callosities, whale identification, and whale rescue efforts. With an educational section, vocabulary words, and discussion ideas for families and teachers, A Whale Called Echo is more than a story-it is an invitation to understand, care for, and protect the incredible animals that share our ocean.
A meaningful choice for ages 6-9, classrooms, homeschool learning, nature lovers, and children who dream of exploring the sea.