Books About Goldfish · 24 titles considered

The Best Goldfish Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about goldfish? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Live and Let Swim
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Fins of Fury
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Jurassic Carp

By Mo O'Hara, Marek Jagucki (Illustrator) · My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series

Can a zombie goldfish save the day against a cloned Jurassic carp threat?

224 pages· 24,785 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 223 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish

A trip to the fish store reveals an unexpected problem at home.

44 pages· 729 words· Est. 9 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 695 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

DogFish

By Gillian Shields, Dan Taylor (Illustrator)

A boy with a goldfish dreams of a dog. Can his fish surprise him?

32 pages· 456 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Live and Let Swim

By Mo O'Hara, Marek Jagucki (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series

A group of kids and their pets try to solve a mystery at a TV show audition.

224 pages· 24,708 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 260 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2013

The Seaquel

A zombie goldfish faces a super electric eel. Can it save the day?

224 pages· 23,456 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 877 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Fins of Fury

A zombie goldfish and friends face mysterious woods and vanishing pets.

240 pages· 25,426 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 578 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

My Pet Goldfish

A goldfish's journey from tank to pond reveals unexpected wonders.

32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 174 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Goldfish on Vacation

A city fountain becomes a goldfish paradise, sparking a summer adventure.

40 pages· 892 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 635 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet

By Kelly DiPucchio, Bob Shea (Illustrator)

A goldfish seeks the perfect pet, facing unexpected surprises.

32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 941 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish

A boy must navigate the challenges of having a zombie goldfish as a pet.

179 pages· 19,802 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,797 ratings
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Goldfish Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about goldfish for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Molly the Goldfish Fairy

Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can Kirsty and Rachel save the magical goldfish from Jack Frost's clutches?

Norman: One Amazing Goldfish!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A goldfish faces stage fright at Pet-O-Rama. Can music help him shine?

The Only Fish in the Sea

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A goldfish tossed into the ocean sparks a daring rescue mission.

Too Crowded

Ages 4–7 · 2021

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?

Not Norman

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A young girl tries to get rid of her pet goldfish, but eventually warms up to him.

Something's Fishy

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the surprising secrets of the goldfish in this fun, educational tale.

Gilly's Monster Trap

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A girl and her goldfish try to catch a monster, but find friendship instead.

Goldfish Ghost

Ages 3–6 · 2017

A ghostly goldfish seeks a friend in a world that overlooks him.

Splotch

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A boy's pet fish vanishes, returns changed, sparking a hilarious alien mystery.

Memoirs of a Goldfish

Ages 4–7 · 2010

A goldfish's peaceful life is disrupted by new bowlmates, leading to unexpected discoveries.

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Goldfish Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about goldfish for developing and independent readers.

The Rise of the Goldfish: A Branches Book

Ages 6–8 · 2023

A group of pets must stop an evil goldfish from flooding the world and taking over

Goldfish from Beyond the Grave

Ages 6–8 · 2015

A zombie goldfish seeks justice before more fish meet a watery fate.

Pets

Ages 7–10 · 2009

Discover surprising truths about your favorite pets in a fun Q&A format.

Into the Waves

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young girl's pet goldfish gets lost in Never Land and she must navigate the magical world to find him.

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