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Whale Eyes

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Whale Eyes Synopsis

"This lively, interactive...heartfelt memoir is truly eye-opening and will encourage readers to seek out his other works."-Booklist, starred review

An accessible and immersive account of growing up with strabismus, a condition of eye misalignment...Robinson presents a sincere reflection on childhood experiences of growing up in a world not built with him in mind."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)-inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes.


Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions.

Readers will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice "pretend-reading"…and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words.

With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.

About This Edition

ISBN: 9780593523957
Publication date: 18th March 2025
Author: James Robinson
Illustrator: Brian Rea
Publisher: Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 304 pages
Genres: PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND)
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing