Whale and the Mystery Mango - (Whale, Quail, Snail) by Erica S Perl

About the Book

"Whale sees a mango! It's growing on the tree on Tiny Island, but it's not ready to eat. When will it be ripe? It's a mystery, and waiting is hard, but Whale, Quail, and Snail will get through it together"--

Book Synopsis

Whale, Quail, and Snail are back in the third Level 2 Ready-to-Read about friendship from award-winning author Erica S. Perl!

Whale sees a mango! It's growing on the tree on Tiny Island, but it's not ready to eat. When will it be ripe? It's a mystery, and waiting is hard, but Whale, Quail, and Snail will get through it together!

Review Quotes

"Children will relate to the struggle of waiting for a treat, and the mismatched friends' slapstick antics will appeal to fans of "Elephant and Piggie" and "Frog and Toad." The story is short enough to engage younger children as a read-aloud, and Snail's dance would be a fun interactive element for story time with preschoolers. VERDICT Perfect for "Elephant and Piggie" fans who are ready to expand their horizons."--School Library Journal "June 1, 2024"

About the Author

Erica S. Perl is the author of more than forty popular and critically acclaimed books for children and teens. She's also collaborated on books with Dolly Parton and R. J. Palacio. Erica has received awards, including the National Jewish Book Award, three Sydney Taylor Medals (one silver, two bronze), and the Chickadee Award (Maine's state picture book award). Her work has also graced the New York Times bestseller list as well as multiple state book awards and "Best Books" lists. Erica teaches in the Vermont College of Fine Arts/CalArts MFA program and presents her work at schools, libraries, and conferences. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family. For more about Erica, visit EricaPerl.com.

Sam Ailey is an illustrator, designer, and dog dad based in Southeast London.