The Strangest Fish

Written by Katherine Arden · Illustrated by Zahra Marwan

A girl's odd-looking prize goldfish turns out to be hiding a secret.

40 pages· AD470L· AR ~3.2

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Bookroo's summary

When Daisy wins a funny-looking goldfish at the county fair, she ignores everyone who calls it ugly; to her, it's the prettiest thing in the world. As the fish grows, it turns out to be far more magical than anyone guessed. The picture-book debut of fantasy author Katherine Arden.

From the publisher

Hicklebee's Picture Book of the Year 2024A Kids Indie Next List Pick - American Booksellers Association In this bewitching picture book debut from bestselling fantasy author Katherine Arden, a girl wins an odd-looking goldfish at a county fair that ends up being secretly magical. When Daisy wins a funny-looking goldfish at a fair, she ignores the mean comments about its appearance. She doesn't mind the dull scales and lumpy head--in fact, she thinks her goldfish is the prettiest thing in the world. However, as Daisy continues caring for the goldfish, something strange starts happening to it . . . With lyrical writing and stunning illustrations, this enchanting story about a girl and her goldfish reveals--with a touch of magic-- the transformative power of unconditional love and care.

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