THERE ONCE WAS A WHALE
A little whale. A big-hearted story.

A gentle interactive picture book about a fisher's daughter who brings home a whale small enough for a pail, and a household that keeps finding bigger ways to care for its unexpected friend.

APP FACTS
- For iPhone and iPad; also available on compatible Apple silicon Macs.
- Read to Me and Read Myself modes.
- Gentle narration and original music.
- Tap painted words to bring scenes to life.
- Create and pop musical bubbles on the story illustrations.
- Complete story works offline after installation.
- No ads, accounts, or subscriptions.
- Developer: David Folkerth.
- First released October 10, 2026.
- Current price, requirements, and regional availability: see the App Store listing.

LINKS
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6812441403?pt=159624&ct=press-read-listen-play&mt=8&ppid=b4c0c6a0-1da5-46b9-b0c0-e6b80ac2f091
Website: https://thereoncewasawhale.com
Interactive story sample: https://thereoncewasawhale.com/stories
Press and media: https://thereoncewasawhale.com/press
Review enquiries: https://thereoncewasawhale.com/support
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlueberryTheWhaleOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereoncewasawhaleapp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereoncewasawhale

MEDIA
Square promotional card, app icon, and 26.5-second vertical demonstration. The demonstration contains actual app footage of SCOOP, HICCUP, and musical bubbles, with the shipped page narration, music, and sound effects.

For coverage of There Once Was a Whale. Copyright 2026 David Folkerth.
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