A Fish Out of Water
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1961 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

A Fish Out of Water

Written by Helen Palmer · Illustrated by P.D. Eastman

A boy's overfed fish grows to an enormous size, causing chaos.

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64 pages· 1,097 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 310L
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A young boy learns a hilarious lesson in responsibility when his goldfish, overfed and neglected, swells to an enormous size. As the fish outgrows its bowl, then a vase, and even a bathtub, the boy must find a way to manage the chaos. Will he discover the importance of following instructions before it's too late? This delightful tale, with its retro illustrations, captures the whimsical consequences of a simple mistake, making it a perfect read for children eager to explore the joys and challenges of pet ownership.

From the publisher

A fun-filled reading experience for the beginning reader about a little boy who overfeeds his fish

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Words
1,097
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
310L
Themes & topics
Books about fishBooks about petsBooks about growing upBooks about responsibility
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
49392
Publication
Published
August 28, 1961
First published
August 12, 1961
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800233

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