Too Crowded

A goldfish ventures beyond his bowl, discovering the world isn't as welcoming as he thought. Can he find comfort in his crowded home again?

3.6 Goodreads · 305 ratings

40 pages· AD320L

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Bookroo's summary

Gil the Goldfish feels cramped in his fishbowl, so he sets out to explore the vast world beyond. But the outside is full of noisy, dangerous creatures, and Gil soon realizes it's not as inviting as it seemed. With the help of a friendly Turtle, Gil must decide if he can find happiness in his crowded home and perhaps make room for a new friend. Will Gil embrace his fishbowl life, or will the allure of open spaces keep calling him back?

From the publisher

A hilarious, heartwarming picture book with subtle lessons about the importance of sharing, home, and friendship.Gil the Goldfish lives in a fishbowl with 138 pebbles–he counts them every day–and a castle. It feels TOO CROWDED! When Gil leaves his bowl in search of open spaces, he finds a world full of many interesting…and loud … and possibly dangerous creatures.It turns out that life outside the bowl might not be right for a fish. Thank goodness for Turtle, a citizen of the not-so-great outdoors who comes to Gil’s rescue! Will Gil make peace with his home sweet home, and maybe even find room for a friend in the process?

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