{"product_id":"in-one-whales-breath-jessica-kulekjian-hardcover","title":"In One Whale's Breath -- Jessica Kulekjian, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin a whale below the waves and learn about the wonders of breathing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat can happen during one whale's breath? Here, readers find out by traveling along with a humpback whale from inhale to exhale. An evocative poem - written as one long sentence without pauses to mirror the whale's breath - describes the activities of all the sea creatures the whale passes, focusing on the way each one breathes. Fascinating facts about their breathing are presented separately in straightforward sidebars. It's a wondrous journey, sure to captivate readers, as they discover how important oxygen is to most living things - under and above the sea - and how we all benefit from sharing it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautiful informational picture book takes an innovative approach to a topic with high appeal. Award-winning author Jessica Kulekjian has crafted a lyrical tale of life under the sea backed up with accessible and expert-vetted science about how creatures breathe. It covers how long creatures can go between breaths, whether they breathe air using their lungs or breathe in water using their gills, and the interdependence of different species for their oxygen. Life-forms included range from sardines and sharks to crabs and kelp, as well as humans and seagulls. Cinyee Chiu's lush, color-drenched illustrations provide a delightful whale's-eye view of a marine ecosystem. The book has strong curriculum connections to primary life science and earth science lessons. Back matter provides more information and further resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kulekjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kids Can Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781525314100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/04\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2026 pg. 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJessica Kulekjian lives in Central California, where she spent much of her childhood outdoors, swimming, climbing trees, exploring and inventing stories. As she grew, she started writing those stories down. Jessica went on to study creative writing and education in college and earned an MA in teaching. Today, Jessica is an elementary school teacher and writes in the early morning hours. Her passion for nature, free play and interest-led learning inspires all her stories. \u003cbr\u003eCinyee Chiu studied illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her creative inspiration often comes from nature, daily life and inner awareness. Since becoming a mother, her daughter has become her greatest source of inspiration. She currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kulekjian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68192008143076,"sku":"9781525314100","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781525314100.jpg?v=1794210673","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/in-one-whales-breath-jessica-kulekjian-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}