Anne Schwartz at Random House/Anne Schwartz Books has acquired world rights to Can Whales See the Stars? by Bruce Balan illustrated by Christopher Thornock. In this philosophical picture book, a curious kid embarks on a seafaring adventure, with a canine ship captain and a feline first mate, to answer the titular question. Publication is set for summer 2027; Erzsi Deak at Hen&ink represented the author, and Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary represented the illustrator.
