Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?

By Jane Godwin, Terry Denton (Illustrator)

Can a fish climb a tree? Discover the magic of embracing your unique abilities.

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32 pages
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Explore a world where a fish wonders if it can climb a tree, a horse dreams of driving, and a baby imagines baking. This whimsical journey celebrates individuality and the joy of being true to oneself. As these characters ponder their impossible tasks, they uncover the extraordinary talents they already possess. What wonders await when you stop trying to be someone else and embrace who you truly are? Dive into this imaginative tale and find the power in being uniquely you.

From the publisher

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else. ‘Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.’ - Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!) So … can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake? And if they can’t, what wonderful things can they do? From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about being differentBooks about being yourselfBooks about animal behavior
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
March 5, 2024
Publisher
Bright Light
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781761213380

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