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Something's Fishy

Something's Fishy

TOON Level 1

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"With easily digestible doses of biological and historical background, common-sense cautionary notes, and a buoyant tone, this is an appealing dive for newly independent readers out to enhance the household menagerie. An ideal lead-in to more specific guides to aquarium setup and fish care."--Kirkus Reviews

The facts behind a fish that's worth its weight in gold.

Some fish breathe air and some fish fly, but often the most wonderful fish of all turns out to be the one you’ve got at home. In another amazingly educational offering of the beloved Giggle and Learn series, Kevin McCloskey blends science, art, and comedy to reveal the true story behind the common goldfish—from its origins as a special gift for emperors to what makes them so special today. There's a lot to find from the critters in your fishtank—just read and find out!

Kevin McCloskey's bestselling Giggle and Learn series blends facts and fun to entertain young readers about common creatures.
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Praise for Something's Fishy

With easily digestible doses of biological and historical background, common-sense cautionary notes, and a buoyant tone, this is an appealing dive for newly independent readers out to enhance the household menagerie. An ideal lead-in to more specific guides to aquarium setup and fish care."--Kirkus Reviews

"This overview of fish big and small (mostly small) takes an irreverent approach to its subject...an entertaining primer for families in the market for a pet fish."—Publisher's Weekly
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"With expressive figures, warm-toned backgrounds, and wide, open panels, this straddles the line between picture book and comic, making this fun, engaging volume especially well-suited to kiddos just starting to read on their own."—Booklist

"An appealing format attractive to burgeoning graphic novel and comic book reader."—School Library Journal

"Emergent readers will enjoy learning about goldfish, not just their history, but also their care." —A School Library Journal Good Comics for Kids Weekly Pick!
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"I can’t wait to introduce kids to fish with Something’s Fishy. [McCloskey's] books make for excellent nonfiction storytime reading and pair nicely with picture books. You can very easily pair Something’s Fishy with Rainbow Fish, Lois Ehlert’s Rain Fish, or any number of fish or sea life-related stories."—Mom Read It

Washington DC's WUSA 9 selected Something's Fishy as one of the "best summer books for your kids!"  

"The lessons here are more subtle and comedic than your straightforward educational work, but that makes this, as with McCloskey’s other books, a fun read, particularly for kids interested in the topic or contemplating a finny pet."—Comics Worth Reading

"In deep colors that echo the watery depths, the acrylic and gouache artwork is playful but accurately portrays the many species of fish."—Youth Services Book Review

"Can learning be fun? Of course! If you're in doubt, check out McCloskey's latest nonfiction title for early readers in Toon Books' Giggle and Learn series."—Mile High Books
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Giggle and Learn Series

Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to be Me?
Ants Don't Wear Pants!
Snails Are Just My Speed!
Something's Fishy
The Real Poop on Pigeons!
We Dig Worms!

About the Author

Kevin McCloskey
Kevin McCloskey is the author of the critically acclaimed TOON Books Giggle and Learn series and a retired illustration professor at Pennsylvania’s Kutztown University. His first Giggle and Learn book, We Dig Worms, was described as “a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun” by the New York Times. His wife (a librarian!) asked for a fun worm book to read at the library, so he came up with an informative and silly story that evolved into a now-beloved series. More by Kevin McCloskey
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