Marilyn the Whale

The French Children's Book Immortal Award was shortlisted for the French Children's Leisure Literature Award - French primary school students voted for their favorite picture book!

Marilyn hated swimming lessons on Wednesdays.
She hates diving and she doesn't like swimming.

Every time she jumped into the water, there was a huge splash.
Classmates always laughed loudly: "Marilyn is a big whale!"

She felt very sad to hear everyone say this.

Until one day, the swimming coach Marilyn says:
“ Try to imagine your body is very light and you will swim well.
What we think determines who we become. "

Marilyn decided to give it a try!
She imagined herself to be a giant, a kangaroo, a rabbit, a rocket...
As a result... there really was an unexpected effect!

This book is worth reading for every child.

Whether it is accidentally laughing at other people's children,
Or a child who is laughed at and feels frustrated.

Read this picture book about bullying, growing up, and the small world of school.
No matter what others say, look at yourself from a different perspective.
Build confidence that no one can take away .

About the Author

David. Davide Cali / Author

Born in Bologna, Italy in 1973. For him, writing is like writing a letter to an unknown friend and then waiting for their reply during a long wait.

Sonia. Sonja Bougaeva／Illustrator

Born in 1975 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He once worked in an animation studio and later moved to Hamburg, Germany. His works were shortlisted for the "German Children and Youth Books".