The Fool and the Fish
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

The Fool and the Fish

Written by Alexander Afanasyev and Gennady Spirin

A lazy fool's wishes come true with an enchanted fish.

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25 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a twist on a classic Russian tale, a lazy fool stumbles upon an enchanted fish that grants him unlimited wishes. But as his desires grow, will his luck hold, or will greed lead to his downfall? Discover the magic and consequences of wishful thinking in this enchanting story.

From the publisher

A retelling of the traditional Russian tale in which a lazy fool catches an enchanted fish which promises him that every wish he ever makes will come true.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1990)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
25
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 4, 1990
Publisher
Dial
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780803708617

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