Fish Had a Wish

Ebook
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale Aug 15, 2013 | 24 Pages | 978-0-8234-3029-1
| Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD330L
Fish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he's happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.
Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including several bestsellers.  His titles include Fish Had a Wish, cited as one of the Top 25 Children's Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews; Tugboat; and the I Like to Read® books Car Goes Far, Lost Dog, and Pizza Mouse. His work is frequently featured in the Society of Illustrators art show, and has won many honors.
* "From the beaver's coat to the tiger lily's petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
 
"This easy-reading offering on the rewards of being yourself is sure to make a splash with young nature lovers." —Booklist
 
"the animals will entice children to explore the images and will undoubtedly have them suggesting other creatures to add to Fish's wish list."—School Library Journal
 
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

About

Fish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he's happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.

Author

Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including several bestsellers.  His titles include Fish Had a Wish, cited as one of the Top 25 Children's Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews; Tugboat; and the I Like to Read® books Car Goes Far, Lost Dog, and Pizza Mouse. His work is frequently featured in the Society of Illustrators art show, and has won many honors.

Praise

* "From the beaver's coat to the tiger lily's petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
 
"This easy-reading offering on the rewards of being yourself is sure to make a splash with young nature lovers." —Booklist
 
"the animals will entice children to explore the images and will undoubtedly have them suggesting other creatures to add to Fish's wish list."—School Library Journal
 
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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