My son loves whales right now so he loved the book and pictures. He’s a little young to fully understand but it was a wonderful story about helping others. Plus I love learning along with my toddler and learned some fun facts about whales.

What a lovely story! I truly enjoyed this charming tale, and my son loved it as well. It’s a heartwarming story filled with kindness, compassion, and the power of coming together in a time of need. The artwork is absolutely beautiful, and Mirabelle and Little Gnouf are such lovable characters. Along with their sea friends, they work together to help a stranded baby whale, showing the importance of caring for and supporting one another. I also really appreciated the whale facts included at the end—they were a wonderful and educational touch.

A beautiful book about two friends visiting the sea. They help a baby whale. This book has gorgeous artwork. I also learned that baby whales nurse for years!

The Sea We Call Home by Dominique Demers is a breathtakingly beautiful story of empathy and environmental care. When Little Gnouf and Mirabelle encounter a whale in trouble, their brave rescue mission becomes a powerful lesson in marine conservation.

Why It’s Perfect:
Stunning Art: Gabrielle Grimard’s vibrant illustrations bring the "magic and intrigue of the sea" to life.

Heartfelt Message: It teaches children (ages 4–8) that even the smallest creatures can make a massive difference through courage and teamwork.

A poetic, "must-have" adventure for any young nature lover's library.

The Sea We Call Home is a charming picture book that teaches families about friendship, emotions, compassion for the earth and it's creatures, and the importance of working together.

I appreciate children's books that don't shy away from using words that children might not be familiar with. This book provided just the right amount of new words without being too difficult for my kids.

The illustrations are beautiful and captured the attention of my children. I can tell that a lot of care went into the art.

This is a great book for all families that encourages discussions and inspires kids to learn, be kind, and look for adventure.

The Sea We Call Home is a visually stunning picture book, with beautiful illustrations that immediately draw you in. The story is enchanting and heartfelt, centering on friendship, teamwork, and the importance of caring for our environment and helping others in need. Young readers will easily connect with the gnoufs desire to help the baby whale find his mother, and they’ll feel genuinely invested - and excited - as the story unfolds. It’s a meaningful, engaging read that naturally invites conversations about empathy, cooperation, and protecting the world around us.

This is a cute short children's story. This story has beautiful illustrations of all the sea animals!

This story was magical. I learned about sperm whales. The characters were enchanting. Mirabelle and Little Gnouf rescue a baby whale stranded on the shore with help from new friends. Highly recommend.

I was blessed with an ARC. Thank you NetGalley and Pajama Press Hardcover. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.

I just finished The Sea We Call Home, and this one was truly special.

The story follows two Gnoufs as they help rescue a stranded baby whale and guide it back to its mother. It’s handled with so much heart. It gently introduces children to big ideas like empathy, problem-solving, teamwork, and caring for the world around them without ever feeling heavy.

I especially loved how many sea creatures and coastal elements were woven into the story. Living at the sea, it felt familiar. It’s the kind of book where you can pause with your child, point things out, and talk about what you’re seeing together. That interactive element makes it perfect for shared reading time!

Another thoughtful touch was the inclusion of factual information about sperm whales at the end. I always appreciate when a picture book blends imagination with real learning because it gives curious little minds somewhere to go next.

And the illustrations… they’re genuinely frame-worthy! Soft, detailed, and engaging.

Overall, this is a tender, encouraging story! It demonstrates kindness, respect for animals, and a connection to the sea. It’s one I’d happily revisit again and again.

Five stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Lovely story about two friends who go to the sea for the first time. They find a beached baby whale and, with the help of their new friends, manage to return it to its mother. Lovely illustrations really capture this story.

Good book for kindergarteners with a great message about ocean life. Good for a little science and reading time combo story time.

Reminds me of the classic, Peter Rabbit.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.