Poor Doreen

Written by Sally Lloyd-Jones · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

A clueless fish bites bait, leading to unexpected adventures.

6.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings

40 pages· 836 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Doreen, an oblivious fish, embarks on a journey to visit her cousin's new family. Mistaking bait for a dragonfly, she finds herself caught on a fishing line. Unaware of her predicament, Doreen's misadventures unfold with humor and charm. Will she reach her destination despite the detours? Dive into this whimsical tale where innocence meets unexpected twists, and discover if Doreen's journey ends in laughter or calamity.

From the publisher

An Ample Roundy Fish called Mrs. Doreen Randolph-Potts is on a mission: to visit her second cousin twice removed who’s just welcomed 157 babies. But when she spies what she thinks is a yummy dragonfly—and is actually bait—poor Doreen is lifted out of the water on a fishing pole. Luckily, Doreen is, shall we say, a wee bit clueless about the dire situation. Kids will love being in on the joke as our oblivious heroine arrives, in a roundabout way, at her final destination. Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of the New York Times bestseller How to Be A Baby, and acclaimed illustrator Alexandra Boiger bring the world of a fish to vibrant, funny life.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 836
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~530L

Themes & topics

Books about fish Books about alphabet (ABCs)

What readers & critics say

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“The dramatic irony from the narrator of this story makes this book truly fantastic. Not only is there humor, a fun story, and a loveable character, this book has shapes of letters in the illustration for you to find (that it calls out through the text). Such a fun book!”

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