Flute by Kasey Whitelaw

Working at Money Mia in Western Australia as a marine biologist and ranger, author Kasey Whitelaw’s passion for wild bottlenose dolphins led her to write and share this delightful story about Flute, a living and breathing real life dolphin.

Flute spends her days playing and travelling with other dolphins and exploring the ocean. She knows how to keep herself safe from predators but one day is distracted by a loud boat and loses touch with her party. Young readers can follow Flute as she encounters various sea creatures, different ocean habitats as well as danger on her journey to search for her family and friends.

The ebb and flow of the words and the thoughtful use of onomatopoeia incorporated with the glorious full page colour illustrations provide so much visual interest for readers, as do the striking endpapers. Throughout the story subtle facts about dolphin behaviour are incorporated and offer educators and students perfect teaching and learning moments. In the final pages are interesting facts and further information about Flute and bottlenose dolphins as well as notes from the author and relevant sources.

This is a highly engaging story that will be a wonderful addition to all libraries: home, school and public. 

Teacher Notes: publisher-notes-pnf-flute.pdf

Themes: Ocean, Dolphins, Sea Creatures, Survival, Conservation.

Kathryn Beilby