The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish

Written by Neil Gaiman · Illustrated by Dave McKean

A boy trades his dad for goldfish, sparking chaos when his mom finds out.

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64 pages· 1,855 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud· ~400L

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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical tale, a boy's impulsive decision to trade his father for two goldfish leads to unexpected chaos. As his little sister watches in disbelief, the boy must navigate the consequences when their mother discovers the swap. Will he manage to retrieve his dad, or will the goldfish remain the most unusual trade ever? This hilarious adventure explores the lengths one might go for a simple desire, leaving readers to wonder about the true value of family and the unexpected twists of childhood decisions.

From the publisher

&amp;gt; “I’ll swap you my dad,” I said.

&amp;gt; “Oh-oh,” said my little sister.

What if you wanted your best friend’s two goldfish so much that you’d swap anything for them, even your father?

What if your mother came home and found out what you’d done?

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is a hilarious adventure and was the first book for younger readers from the acclaimed author and illustrator of the New York Times best-sellers The Wolves in the Walls and Coraline. Chosen as one of Newsweek magazine’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is beloved by readers of all ages. This new edition features brand-new jacket art and an afterword by the author on the origins of this unique and wonderfully funny story.

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