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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Fisherman and His Wife
Written and illustrated by Rachel Isadora
A fisherman catches a magical fish; his wife's greed spirals out of control.
32 pages· 673 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a vibrant African setting, a kind fisherman captures a magical fish that grants wishes. But as his wife's desires grow insatiable, their world teeters on chaos. Will greed consume them?
From the publisher
Caldecott Honor winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life with her stunning collages. The Brothers Grimm story of the kind fisherman who catches an enchanted fish, and his greedy wife who always wants more, is perfect for these give-me times.
Rachel Isadora’s captivating collage-style artwork, featuring the African landscape and the increasingly turbulent ocean, provides a wonderful new backdrop for this classic story.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 673
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~549L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 120691
Publication
- Published
- January 31, 2008
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399247712
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