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Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story Paperback – October 21, 2014

by Wendy Tokuda (Author), Richard Hall (Author), Hanako Wakiyama (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 209 ratings
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The heartwarming true story of a wrong-way humpback whale who is helped and cheered back to freedom in San Francisco.

Humpback whales are magnificent creatures that sing beautiful songs to each other underwater. In the whole world there are very few of them, so each one is quite special.
And they are intelligent. Every winter they travel south, every summer they head north, and they always know the way.
But even whales can make mistakes . . .

In October 1985 a forty-five-foot long, forty-ton humpback whale wandered into San Francisco Bay and for twenty-six days struggled mightily to find his way back to the ocean. This true, illustrated story of Humphrey's adventure has been a children's favorite for more than twenty-five years. The 2014 edition has updated news on whales but retains the beloved art and text for big-ocean-mammal lovers everywhere. Adopted for Reading Rainbow.

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    5 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    AD610L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Heian
  8. Publication date
    October 21, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    1611720176
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1611720174
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"A light-hearted approach to the problem of beached whales, Humphrey's story allows librarians to give a happy 'yes' to that often-asked question, 'Is this a true story?'"
―School Library Journal

"What happens to Humphrey makes a fascinating and delightful story for young and old alike."
―KidsGrowth.com

"A perfect gift for animal loving children."
―The Portland Book Review

About the Author

Wendy Tokuda is a well-known media personality who has anchored and reported in the Bay Area for nearly 30 years. She has won the Peabody Award, a National Emmy for Public Service, the national Sigma Delta Chi Public Service Award, the NAB Education Foundation’s “Service to America” Award and most recently, the Temple Award for Creative Altruism.

Richard Hall is an award-winning TV and film producer and the president of Great Blue Productions in Los Angeles.

Hanako Wakiyama was born in Tokyo and moved with her family to California as a teenager. She is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Her credits include From Dawn to Dreams: Poems for Busy Babies, Best Pet of All [Modern Gems Edition], Goldie Locks Has Chicken Pox, Little Bo Peep Can't Get to Sleep.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heian; Second edition (October 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1611720176
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611720174
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD610L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers love the story of Humphrey the whale, with one mentioning it has captivated preschool classes for years. The book features great illustrations.

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Customers enjoy the story of Humphrey the whale, with one customer noting it has captivated preschool classes for years.

"...detailed illustration and writing, but the best part is that it's both true and accurate. As usual, truth is even better than fiction...." Read more

"...This is a cute story that is based on a true story. It turns out well in the end, and if your child loves whales, they will enjoy this story." Read more

"...All the students love the story of Humphrey. I got tired of taking it back and forth from home to school, so I bought a copy just for school...." Read more

"Cute story, cute illustrations. I purchased this as a read-aloud book for a mom of a toddler, but it's a little longer than I expected...." Read more

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"...This book has a lot going for it, including finely detailed illustration and writing, but the best part is that it's both true and accurate...." Read more

"...Great book and love the pictures. Go Wendy Takuda!" Read more

"Cute story, cute illustrations. I purchased this as a read-aloud book for a mom of a toddler, but it's a little longer than I expected...." Read more

"Well written and illustrated. Keeps our grandkids interested, asking questions and wanting to have it read to them again and again." Read more

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  • Katherine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story about San Francisco
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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    We had this story as kids and it was on reading rainbow. I bought a bunch of them as gifts when visiting family in another country. Figure it was a lightweight gift that shared a bit about where I live to my cousins and other relations that I rarely get to see.
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  • nfbirder
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best children's book ever written about whales
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013
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    I read this book as a kid and just purchased a copy for my three year old nephew. I think the target age for this book is probably a little higher, but he's a bit ahead of the curve in that regard so I'm thinking he's going to enjoy it.

    This book has a lot going for it, including finely detailed illustration and writing, but the best part is that it's both true and accurate. As usual, truth is even better than fiction. It's a great account of the bizarre situation, even for adults.
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  • Kimberly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Darling Book Based on True Story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
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    My grandsons loved it!
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  • Lem S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars If your child loves whales, they will enjoy this story.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
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    My son has been obsessed with humpback whales since we saw many of them in Maui this year. I bought this book for him, so that he could read a "story" about a humpback whale, instead of just a non-fiction book. This is a cute story that is based on a true story. It turns out well in the end, and if your child loves whales, they will enjoy this story.
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  • Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humphrey the Lost Whale
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2011
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    This is a great book. My son received it as a gift when he was 8 years old. He is now 30. We have kept the book all these years. I bought a copy of it for my grandson and also one for school. I use it at school after a reading unit on whales. All the students love the story of Humphrey. I got tired of taking it back and forth from home to school, so I bought a copy just for school. It is such a fun non-fiction story for anyone.
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  • Blee1@415
    5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S A CLASSIC
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019
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    For anyone growing up and living in the Bay Area when Humphry came into San Francisco Bay, this is a beloved classic. I had this for my now adult children when they were growing up (saw Humphry on the news). Now my grandson is enjoying this adaptation of the actual events of the whale swimming up an estuary. Great book and love the pictures. Go Wendy Takuda!
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  • mia taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming book with great message
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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    My son and I loved reading this book and learning about the true story of a whale that had gotten lost up-river in San Francisco beyond the Golden Gate bridge. It was a very touching story.
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  • Texicali
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps not that great for a read-aloud due to the length but still ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
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    Cute story, cute illustrations. I purchased this as a read-aloud book for a mom of a toddler, but it's a little longer than I expected. Perhaps not that great for a read-aloud due to the length but still a fun story. I like the maps inside the front cover and it was a cute gift to go along with a stuffed whale toy.
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  • Matt P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for locals
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2024
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    I was there! I wanted to share the story with a friend and his new born.
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  • lauagorreca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy linda historia
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 7, 2020
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    Muy linda historia.
    Despierta temas para investigar: las ballenas, los puentes, San Francisco, etc.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars fast accurate
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2019
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  • Michelle Olsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to you child's library
    Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2018
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    This book is adorable and educational!
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