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Fish Had a Wish

Part of I Like to Read

Author Michael Garland
Paperback
$7.99 US
Holiday House
9.03"W x 9.03"H x 0.15"D   | 5 oz | 90 per carton
On sale Jan 01, 2013 | 24 Pages | 9780823427574
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD330L
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Fish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he's happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.
★ "From the beaver's coat to the tiger lily's petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
 
"This easy-reading offering on the rewards of being yourself is sure to make a splash with young nature lovers." —Booklist
 
"the animals will entice children to explore the images and will undoubtedly have them suggesting other creatures to add to Fish's wish list."—School Library Journal
 
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including several bestsellers.  His titles include Fish Had a Wish, cited as one of the Top 25 Children's Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews; Tugboat; and the I Like to Read® books Car Goes Far, Lost Dog, and Pizza Mouse. His work is frequently featured in the Society of Illustrators art show, and has won many honors.
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Fish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he's happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.

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★ "From the beaver's coat to the tiger lily's petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
 
"This easy-reading offering on the rewards of being yourself is sure to make a splash with young nature lovers." —Booklist
 
"the animals will entice children to explore the images and will undoubtedly have them suggesting other creatures to add to Fish's wish list."—School Library Journal
 
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including several bestsellers.  His titles include Fish Had a Wish, cited as one of the Top 25 Children's Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews; Tugboat; and the I Like to Read® books Car Goes Far, Lost Dog, and Pizza Mouse. His work is frequently featured in the Society of Illustrators art show, and has won many honors.
Michael Garland View titles by Michael Garland

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