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Animal Friends picture book

Keoni Hears the Whale Song

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 5 to 8 (Kindergarten to 3rd Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookKeoni Hears the Whale Song

Ages 5 to 8 Kindergarten to 3rd Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

In winter, Keoni and his tūtū took a whale watching boat off the island of Maui in Hawaii. The water sparkled bright blue in the sunshine.

"Every winter, humpback whales swim here from cold Alaska," said Tūtū. "It is a long trip. They come to the warm water to have their babies."

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • Why do humpback whales swim to Hawaii in winter?
  • What sounds did Keoni hear through the headphones?
  • Why did the boat keep its distance from the whales?

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