How long is a whale? (Revised paperback edition)

Have you ever wondered how long a whale is? What about a shark? Or a dolphin? Alison Limentani's extraordinary and original picture book introduces children to a fascinating world of numbers, length, and underwater wildlife. And the largest animal of all - the blue whale - gets a big gatefold! AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Alison Limentani has a degree in Animal Behaviour and worked as a zookeeper before training as a veterinary nurse.

She is passionate about drawing animals, and sharing her knowledge about them, which led her to complete a Master's of Art in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art in England.

She teaches children's art classes at London Zoo and creates images using traditional printmaking techniques.

Alison lives in Cambridge, England.