Captain Starfish
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Captain Starfish

Written by Davina Bell · Illustrated by Allison Colpoys

A shy boy discovers balance between hiding and shining.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 491 ratings
32 pages· 581 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Alfie, a quiet boy with anxiety, struggles to join in on childhood adventures. When an underwater costume parade looms, his mom takes him to an aquarium. There, a tiny clownfish's brief encounter teaches Alfie the art of balancing between hiding and shining. Can Alfie find his place in the world without losing himself?

From the publisher

Alfie’s anxiety often keeps him from engaging in fun activities, but he learns a valuable lesson at the aquarium when a tiny clownfish swims up to him for a quick hello and then retreats, showing Alfie there is a happy medium between hiding away and being a star.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
581
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 20, 2018
First published
November 1, 2014
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419728372
LCCN
2017031703

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