Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet

Illustrated by Bob Shea
Hardcover
$18.99 US
8.81"W x 10.25"H x 0.34"D  
On sale Jun 09, 2011 | 32 Pages | 978-0-8037-3394-7
| Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile 510L
Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so begins Gilbert's harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise!

With snappy, rhythmic text and the most irresistible goldfish in picture book history, this tale of fish woe and triumph will make readers long for a pet as lovable as Gilbert.

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KELLY DiPUCCHIO is the award-winning author of over twenty books for children, including Littles: And How They Grow, Gaston, and the New York Times bestsellers Grace for President and The Sandwich Swap. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children. Visit Kelly online at kellydipucchio.com. View titles by Kelly DiPucchio
Bob Shea is the author-illustrator of the award-winning and bestselling Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, as well as Oh, Daddy!New Socks, and I'm a Shark. He also wrote Big Plans, illustrated by Lane Smith. Bob lives in Connecticut with his family. View titles by Bob Shea
“Shea’s big, brightly colored graphic-style scenes fill in the details." — Booklist

“A fresh, funny take on a popular topic—the perfect pet.” — Kirkus

“Shea’s bright, high-contrast artwork has a TV cartoon vibe.” — Publishers Weekly

“Shea’s bold, expressive illustrations elevate this to a higher plane.” — School Library Journal

“Pet lovers of all age will approve.” — Viginian-Pilot

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Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book | Brightly Storytime<br/>

About

Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so begins Gilbert's harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise!

With snappy, rhythmic text and the most irresistible goldfish in picture book history, this tale of fish woe and triumph will make readers long for a pet as lovable as Gilbert.

Watch a Video

Author

KELLY DiPUCCHIO is the award-winning author of over twenty books for children, including Littles: And How They Grow, Gaston, and the New York Times bestsellers Grace for President and The Sandwich Swap. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children. Visit Kelly online at kellydipucchio.com. View titles by Kelly DiPucchio
Bob Shea is the author-illustrator of the award-winning and bestselling Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, as well as Oh, Daddy!New Socks, and I'm a Shark. He also wrote Big Plans, illustrated by Lane Smith. Bob lives in Connecticut with his family. View titles by Bob Shea

Praise

“Shea’s big, brightly colored graphic-style scenes fill in the details." — Booklist

“A fresh, funny take on a popular topic—the perfect pet.” — Kirkus

“Shea’s bright, high-contrast artwork has a TV cartoon vibe.” — Publishers Weekly

“Shea’s bold, expressive illustrations elevate this to a higher plane.” — School Library Journal

“Pet lovers of all age will approve.” — Viginian-Pilot

Media

Watch a video

Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book | Brightly Storytime<br/>

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