Fish Had a Wish
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Fish Had a Wish

Written by Michael Garland

Part of the I Like to Read series

A fish dreams of being other creatures but finds joy in being himself.

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24 pages· 134 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD330L· AR 1 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant underwater world, Fish dreams of soaring like a bird or hissing like a snake. Each wish takes him on a whimsical journey, but a simple mayfly snack leads to a heartwarming realization. Fish discovers that being himself is the greatest adventure of all. Dive into this beautifully illustrated tale that celebrates self-acceptance and the joy of being unique.

From the publisher

Fish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he’s happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
134
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD330L
AR book level
1
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
149539
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~J
Scholastic level
E
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
First published
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823427574

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