By Kateryna Babkina
Illustrated by Julia Pylypchatina
Translated by Hanna Leliv
This gorgeous book was originally published in Ukraine in 2015 and is now being published in English for the first time.
When eight year old Cappy discovers a whale swimming outside of his bedroom window, he was very surprised!! Cappy has leukaemia and has not been able to do things he wants - like eating sweets, playing with dogs or roaming outside so you can imagine his delight when the amazing flying whale not only speaks to him but offers him a ride in the sky. Soon they are best friends and together they go on a journey of imagination, hope and curiosity.
This illustrations in this story are just beautiful. Children will love joining Cappy on his adventure with the whale. This is a brilliant story to help children understand what it might be like to live with an illness. At the same time it gives a snapshot of life in Ukraine.
This is a heartwarming, moving story which you will thoroughly enjoy reading together. The recommended reading age is 6+
Alongside a lump-sum donation, Puffin will be donating their profits to the National Literacy Trust's campaign to support Ukrainian child refugees.
