Chi-kun, the Sleepy Whale — Picture book | Chiikul
Read this picture book in English together, one spread at a time. Cover and 13 spreads.
Cover
Chi-kun, the Sleepy Whale
Deep in the sea,
Deep in the sea, Chi-kun is sleeping. Snooze, snooze.
“Wake up, Chi-kun!
“Wake up, Chi-kun! Come and play!”
Bubble, bubble.
Bubble, bubble. Snooze, snooze. Still fast asleep.
Octopus blows a trumpet.
Octopus blows a trumpet. Toot-toot-toot! “Is Chi-kun awake?”
Mumble, mumble.
Mumble, mumble. Snooze, snooze. Still fast asleep.
Crab goes
Crab goes tickle, tickle, tickle! “Is Chi-kun awake?”
A little smile.
A little smile. Snooze, snooze. Still fast asleep.
Jellyfish go
Jellyfish go glow, glow, glow! “Is Chi-kun awake?”
Roly-poly.
Roly-poly. His tail sways to and fro. Still fast asleep.
Everyone looks around.
Everyone looks around. “He’s still asleep!” “How can we wake him?”
Here comes Mom.
Here comes Mom. “Chi-kun, time to eat!”
Eyes open!
Eyes open! “Food? What’s to eat?” “Oh! Chi-kun’s awake!”
“Let’s eat!”
“Let’s eat!” Chi-kun smiles. Open wide!