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The dark-skinned boy narrating this book has good aim. That is why he wins a prize at the carnival, but it’s not prize that was advertised. (Those with good observation skills might suspect something fishy is going on behind the game booth curtain).
Nuncio the blue whale is accepted by the boy and his neighborhood friends right away, but the boy’s parents remain unconvinced until they understand how useful he can be and they see all his talents. With a whale around, car washing and yard chores get done fast--and while accompanied with music.
A few whale facts and pet-care responsibilities are incorporated into the story in humorous ways. The digital and pencil illustrations revolve around the whale’s humongous size (and smile). The story begins at a small-town carnival, but the majority of the illustrations take place in the family’s yard.
The boy and the whale are alike in two ways. They are both child-like when they play, and they both feel lucky that they “won” a prize while at the carnival. This picture book is unexpectedly touching.
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I Won a What?