Fish Wish - Hardcover

Barner, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823441539 ISBN 13: 9780823441532

Publisher: Holiday House, 2019

Synopsis

An underwater fantasy comes to life in this board book with colorful cut-paper art that will spark the imagination of young readers.

If I were a fish . . .

A daydreaming child imagines himself under the sea, where turtles glide by and a cloud of jellyfish float above. The boy gets to play with sea horses, shrimp, and crabs, swim through octopus tentacles and squid ink, and goes to sleep tucked among a dazzling school of starfish. Vibrant collage illustrations depict a whimsical world of ocean life.

Named to the Texas 2x2 Reading List and the Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended List.

About this title

Review:

* "Barner's use of layered paper and found objects adds both texture and depth. The parade of saltwater characters (everything from turtles and dolphins to sea horses, squid and jellyfish) come together in a visually dynamic and informative grand finale."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"A well-designed picture book, as simple and pleasing as a sea star."--Booklist

"A dazzling introduction to the creatures living in the increasingly threatened environment of a coral reef. . . . A fresh and appealing look at a fascinating environment."--Kirkus Reviews

"This engaging picture book with its simple and bright illustrations offers a creative introduction to the natural world of the sea."--School Library Journal

About the Author:

Bob Barner is the creator of many popular children's books, including Dem Bones and The Day of the Dead/El Dia de los Muertos. He has won the Parents' Choice Award and the Teachers' Choice Award, and was honored as a San Francisco Library Laureate in 2004. Bob and his wife live in California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0823441539
• ISBN 13: 9780823441532
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 24