Whale in a fishbowl by Troy Howell and Richard Jones

Recommended for ages 5+

Video Summary

Wednesday is a blue whale, stuck in a fishbowl in the middle of a city. She feels lonely and trapped, but does not understand why. When she jumps, she can see “blue” that she’s inexplicably drawn to. One day, a young girl named Piper visits and tells her she belongs in the sea. The whale becomes depressed, until she jumps one last time, right out of the bowl! She lands in the sea, where another whale welcomes her home.

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.