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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
This is a Poem that Heals Fish
Written by Jean-Pierre Simeon · Illustrated by Olivier Tallec
A boy seeks the cure for his fish's boredom through poetry.
48 pages· 560 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy embarks on a whimsical quest to discover the essence of poetry, hoping it will cure his pet fish's boredom. Guided by his mother's cryptic advice, he turns to friends, neighbors, and family, each offering their own unique perspective. As he delves deeper into this poetic journey, he uncovers more than just words—he finds a world of imagination and creativity. Will he find the perfect poem to enchant his fish, or will he discover something even more profound along the way?
From the publisher
After his mother, hurrying to her tuba lesson, tells him that a poem will cure his pet fish’s boredom, a little boy tries to find out what a poem is by asking friends, neighbors, and other members of his family.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 560
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 580L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 115090
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2007
- First published
- March 21, 2005
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781592700677
- LCCN
- 2006052135
- OCLC
- 85614782
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