The Fish Who Changed the Game: A Picture Book About Resilience, Kindness, and Courage. A Brave Seahorse Proves Winning Isn't Everything (Waves and Tales)
Language: English
Published by Barbara Pinke, 2026
Series: Book 4 of 4 - Waves and Tales
- Softcover
- Used
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Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.
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- Title
- The Fish Who Changed the Game: A Picture Book About Resilience, Kindness, and Courage. A Brave Seahorse Proves Winning Isn't Everything (Waves and Tales)
- Author
- Pinke, Barbara
- Publisher
- Barbara Pinke
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3690340101
- ISBN 13
- 9783690340106
- Illustrator
- Adhi, Alvin
- Series
- Book 4 of 4: Waves and Tales
No girl fish has ever entered the Great Ocean Games. She is not supposed to be there.
Only one question remains: does she belong?
The Great Ocean Games are legendary — so challenging that only a few fish finish each year. And when Seassy, a determined little seahorse, appears at the starting line, the other racers make it clear: they don't think she belongs there.
Only Uncle Whinny and her best friend Puffy believe in her from the very beginning. With their support, Seassy races not just to compete, but to prove that courage and dreams are for everyone.
Just when Seassy has a real chance to win, she faces an impossible choice: first place, or helping someone in danger.
Will Seassy be the kind of champion the whole ocean will cheer for?
Why Parents, Educators, and Kids Will Love This Book
- Underdogs Are Unpredictable: Two sentences in, and your child will already be rooting for Seassy with everything they've got
- Real Courage, Gently Taught: Seassy models confidence under pressure and perseverance when others doubt you — without ever losing her kindness
- The Choices We Make: A powerful moral moment that sparks meaningful conversations about integrity, empathy, and what winning really means
- Built for Story Time: Perfect for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, and family discussions about inclusion and belonging
- Designed for Ages 3-8: Warm, accessible language with an emotionally rich story that resonates with picture book readers and early elementary listeners alike
Bring Seassy's World to Life With These Ocean Activities:
The Brave Choice Game: Ask your child: "What would YOU do — finish the race or help a friend?" There are no wrong answers. Let the conversation flow and celebrate their thinking.
Dream Race Drawing: Have your child draw their own Ocean Games — what event would they enter? What ocean creature would they be? Hang it up as a daily reminder that their dreams are valid.
Kindness Trophy Craft: Make a homemade trophy together out of paper or cardboard. Write one word on it that matters more than winning — resilience, kindness, or belonging. Let your child choose.
Make Seassy: The Fish Who Changed the Game your child's favorite story about what it truly means to be a champion, and read it together tonight."Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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