How to Put a Whale in a Suitcase

The Whale in the Suitcase is a thought-provoking and beautifully illustrated story by acclaimed author and illustrator Raul Guridi, exploring the experience of migration through the eyes of a child.

What would you take with you if you suddenly had to leave your home and could only bring one suitcase? How do you fit everything you love into such a small space?

As a young boy tries to squeeze his enormous whale into a suitcase, it becomes clear that the whale is much more than an animal. It represents the memories, feelings, home, and everything precious that can be difficult to leave behind.

With striking illustrations and very few words, the story leaves room for children to wonder, interpret, and imagine what the whale might mean to them.

• Hardcover | 32 pages | Ages 4-8 | 30.7 x 21.4 x 0.12 cm

💙 Why we love this: A  powerful yet gentle story that gives children a thoughtful way to explore home, change, belonging, and the things we carry with us, even when we have to leave them behind.