  | Worry-worry whale made 32 mistakes (Worry-Worry Whale Adventure) Author: Diesen, Deborah | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores the experience of trying, practicing, and making mistakes. She might just discover that everyone makes mistakes when they try new things.
| Illustrator: | Mones, Isidre |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/25)
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 PreS-Gr 4—The Worry-Worry Whale is set in the ever-expanding Pout-Pout Fish universe. Pout-Pout makes an appearance, but the protagonist is Willa Whale, a self-defeatist creature that will speak to any overly anxious soul. In her quest to swim backward, Willa engages in classic negative self-talk, even diagramming and numbering her many mistakes as she works toward her goal. She also plays the destructive comparison game, noting that Narwhal is a much better swimmer. But Narwhal acknowledges her learning process, setting Willa on an illuminative journey to see how everyone works at skills. Her own father not only counts but also celebrates his mistakes. Eventually, Willa learns the power of positivity over the gnawing pit of despair. VERDICT A fishy lesson in growth mindset. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
