In this book, Willa the Whale stands many feet tall and weighs many pounds. She believes everyone wants to see and know her, and she knows everything, but she is always in the ocean, which is her world. The text's interactive nature encourages active participation, making the learning process more engaging for the reader: singing, drawing, writing, and coloring.

The partnership between parents, teachers, and children was considered in writing this book. The entire collection of books can be a fantastic gift for parents, children, teachers, and the whole school family. Parents would love an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand children's book. Learners will appreciate the variety of familiar nouns and verbs used to convey short and long vowels. All six books, David the Lion (A), Elijah the Eagle (E), Mike the Dolphin (I), Otis the Ox (O), Ruth the Unique (U), and Willa the Whale (family, schwa e, silent e words) are all subtitled, Understanding Short and Long Vowels, are a perfect way to introduce readers to vowel sounds. The book also includes lists of words with short and long vowels and 11 essential tips for decoding words, making it a valuable resource for teaching individuals to read.