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A little whale. A big-hearted story. Everything you need to share it.
There Once Was a Whale
When a fisher’s daughter brings home a whale small enough for a pail, a seaside household keeps finding bigger ways to care for its unexpected friend.
A gentle interactive picture book for iPhone and iPad, with narration, original music, painted words that bring scenes to life, and musical bubbles for little fingers to play. Families can choose Read to Me or Read Myself and explore at their own pace.
The complete story works offline after installation, with no ads, accounts, or subscriptions. Created by David Folkerth and first released October 10, 2026. Also available on compatible Apple silicon Macs.
View on the App Store for current price, device requirements, and availability, or try a page from the story.
The song
“There Once Was a Whale” is the story’s sing-along bedtime song (5:59), by David Folkerth, with English captions.
Music video: https://youtu.be/Rd875m5a0Rg
Images, video & app facts
Download the full kit, or choose an individual file. The short demo shows actual app footage with the app’s narration, music, bubbles, and sound effects.
Download the press kit (ZIP, about 8 MB)
- Square promotional image (PNG)
- 26-second vertical demonstration (MP4)
- App icon (PNG)
- App facts & links (text)
Media for coverage of There Once Was a Whale. © 2026 David Folkerth.
Review enquiries
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For questions or review access, contact David. No rating or favourable coverage is required in exchange for review access.