Ben Gabriele

A Tale of a Whale Named

SNOW

aBOUT THE BOOK

A Tale of a Whale Named Snow

Glacier Bay National Park is home to the largest humpback whale skeleton on display in the United States, reconstructed from a whale affectionately nicknamed “Snow” by biologists. This children’s book tells a fictionalized story of Snow’s life, following her journey from Alaska to Hawaii and back as she teaches her calf, Snowflake, everything he needs to know about being a whale. Join them as they encounter killer whales, flying fish, and other fascinating marine life. The inspiration for A Tale of a Whale Named Snow came from an Alaskan newspaper article about a whale known locally as Snow, who was tragically struck by a cruise ship in Glacier Bay. The story highlights how the local community came together to recover and reconstruct her skeleton, creating a lasting monument to her memory.
aBOUT THE Author

Ben Gabriele

Author Ben Gabriele has a long history of engagement with marine life through his travels and through his daughter, Christine, a whale biologist at Glacier Bay National Park specializing in humpback whales. The illustrations and scenarios in the book were created to be as authentic as possible, aiming to both entertain and educate readers.