DogFish

Written by Gillian Shields · Illustrated by Dan Taylor

A boy with a goldfish dreams of a dog. Can his fish surprise him?

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings

32 pages· 456 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy longs for a dog, but all he has is a goldfish. His mom insists the fish is enough, but he yearns for a pet that can play fetch and wag its tail. As he imagines the impossible, could his goldfish prove to be more than just a fish? Discover the unexpected in this heartwarming tale of friendship and imagination.

From the publisher

Everyone has a dog. Except for one little boy. He has a goldfish. He needs a dog. Mom says, “Why do you need a dog when you have such a nice goldfish?” But goldfish can’t catch sticks or go for walks or wag their tails…. Can they? Maybe they can…

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 456
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about pets Books about fish Books about imagination and play Books about goldfish Books about self-reliance

What readers & critics say

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5.3

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5.5

“This story has a great overall message in it, to want what you already have instead of wanting something you can't have. :) The boy learns to make the best of things, and instead of just wanting a dog, he learns to teach his goldfish to catch a stick, takes him on walks, and everyone ends up happy. :)”

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