Recognition
Grandfather Bowhead, Tell me a story included in 25 titles selected for the 2023 edition of From Sea to Sea : Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, By IBBY Canada
Best Books for Kids and Teen – The Canadian Children’s Book Centre, 2022
Reviews
“Grandfather Bowhead digs deep into his past to share some of his marvellous experiences with Arvaaq, his new grandchild…Campeau’s illustrations bring the greens and blues of the ocean to life as a perfect complement to Johnston’s text.
—The Globe and Mail
“Together with painterly illustrations in monochromatic blues of the ocean, this underwater tale shows the wondrous love of a grandparent for his grandchild…Tender words of affection are perfect for sharing with any young child or grandchild.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The expansive illustrations, awash in marine blues and greens, capture the drama and majesty of the Arctic while also showcasing the tender relationship between the whales. A lovely choice for preschool storytimes.”—Booklist
“[A] story that will pull at your heart strings…Highly Recommended.”—CM Magazine
The illustrations by Tamara Campeau are breathtaking! The different shades of blues take readers under the Arctic ice with the bowhead whales and all of the other creatures of the Arctic Ocean ecosystem. The eyes of the bowheads are filled with admiration and love and the realistic images of all the creatures makes this a book that will have a long shelf life.--Storytime with Stephanie
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