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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015
Mr. Wishing Went Fishing
By Irma Wilde, George Wilde (Illustrator)
Part of the G&D Vintage series
Mr. Wishing seeks the perfect fish friend for Skipper. Will he succeed?
3.5/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Mr. Wishing embarks on a whimsical quest to find a friend for his pet fish, Skipper. Despite catching a starfish and a crab, neither fits the bill. Can he find the perfect companion to make Skipper happy? Dive into this charming tale of friendship and discovery, where each fishing trip brings unexpected surprises and heartwarming moments.
From the publisher
Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G&D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations. Mr. Wishing decides to go fishing for a pet fish and finds Skipper, a perfect companion. But Skipper needs a friend! Mr. Wishing goes on another rowboat jaunt, but all he manages to catch are a starfish and a crab, which are not the ideal fish bowl companions for Skipper. Finally, Mr. Wishing brings home another fish, Flipper, and Skipper is happy as can be!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- June 2, 2015
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448487625
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