This is a Poem that Heals Fish
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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.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 411 ratings
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
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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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