Soren’s Seventh Song

Soren's Seventh Song
By Dave Eggers; illustrated by Mark Hoffmann

Pub Date: February 2024
Length: 56 pages
Age: 5+
Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 10 1/2inches
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From New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and Pulitzer Prize finalist author Dave Eggers comes a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song. Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann.

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As Sorens Seventh Song shows, practice doesnt make perfectbut it does make improvement! This books message emphasizes the importance of persistence and tenacity in pursuing your goals POWER OF PERSISTENCE

Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music, but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, uptempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, everytime he shares his new tunes with his friends, hes met with less than encouraging feedback and even a bit of discreet whale vomiting. In this upbeat story of resilience and tenacity, Dave Eggers offers readers of all ages essential creative advice: your first drafts are probably terrible. But it's alright!
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"In this hilarious story, Eggers succeeds in giving readers one whale of a lesson on the values of learning from criticism, abandoning what isnt working, and never giving up." --Booklist, starred review

"Immerses readers in a painterly aquatic world thats both beautiful and funnyIts hard work to make something thats not only new but wins the hearts of others, but in the hands of these creatorshuman and whale alikethe labors of the creative process sing." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Eggers tackles important themesthe challenges of the creative process, which entails unavoidable laboring, and the necessity of trustworthy friends willing to give honest feedback. An approachable explanation of tenacity, friendship, and hope." --Kirkus