Wishes for Fishes


Book Description

Have you wondered what a fish would wonder if he could leave the sea? Wishes For Fishes is a collection of short stories and brilliant illustrations from author C. Spliedt. Go on a journey with a one-legged octopus, and a mouse who lives on a tortoise shell. Meet a zebra who lost his stripes, a girl made of glass, and a ghost who's too tiny to be scary. Follow the tale of a fish who dared to dream. Get excited for this whimsical book that is sure to bring a smile to the face of kids and adults alike.




Fish Had a Wish


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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.




So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish


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Now celebrating the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, soon to be a Hulu original series! “A madcap adventure . . . Adams’s writing teeters on the fringe of inspired lunacy.”—United Press International Back on Earth with nothing more to show for his long, strange trip through time and space than a ratty towel and a plastic shopping bag, Arthur Dent is ready to believe that the past eight years were all just a figment of his stressed-out imagination. But a gift-wrapped fishbowl with a cryptic inscription, the mysterious disappearance of Earth’s dolphins, and the discovery of his battered copy of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy all conspire to give Arthur the sneaking suspicion that something otherworldly is indeed going on. God only knows what it all means. Fortunately, He left behind a Final Message of explanation. But since it’s light-years away from Earth, on a star surrounded by souvenir booths, finding out what it is will mean hitching a ride to the far reaches of space aboard a UFO with a giant robot. What else is new? “The most ridiculously exaggerated situation comedy known to created beings . . . Adams is irresistible.”—The Boston Globe




Three Fishes That Had Wishes


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THREE FISHES THAT HAD WISHES In a beautiful neighborhood field filled with grasses and flowers, there lies a very special pond teeming with life and energy. The water in this pond is very clear and changes color throughout the day as the sun and the clouds pass by in the sky. If you look closely, beneath the surface, you will see an underwater world—a secret place full of life and activity. Everywhere you look, there is something happening. Plants sway on the currents, bubbles arise from the sand where residents are hiding, and turtles paddle near the surface, breathing the fresh air and looking at life outside the pond. Many unique creatures live together in this pond's community, each with its own valuable role to play in this beautiful underwater world. There is a family of fishes with three new additions—Red Fish, Blue Fish, and Yellow Fish. Mother and Father Fish have been very busy with the three little ones, each unique and curious about the world around them. Follow their story.




I Wish I was a Fish


Book Description

Being a fish would be so much fun! Adventures await! Let's explore the deepest trenches of the fish tank for food, family, and friendship. "I wish I was a fish" comes from the magical mind of a three-year-old and suits kids, parents, and teachers. The author was just 3 1/2-years-old when she narrated her fantasy of wishing she were a fish in her family's fish tank and all of the adventures that she would have down, down, down there among the rocks. The book features a cast of underwater characters who explore, play, and extend a fin to a new friend. Its simplicity lends itself to the very young and its lesson in empathy will inspire kids of all ages. In this story, explorers will learn that having fun with family and friends is even better when we treat others with kindness. Readers will love the fun story, vibrant colors, and finding hidden treasures along the way. Bonus "Color your fishy friends!" coloring pages are at the end of the book as well as a list of search and find treasures to hunt for while you read. Parents and teachers will love the simple examples in social-emotional learning. "I wish I was a fish" is a perfect addition to any bed time routine, class story time or a social-emotional curriculum. "I wish I was a fish" may be used as a resource for the following core competency areas: Social Awareness Relationship Skills




If Fishes Made Wishes


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Everyone can have big dreams, even a little fish. If sometimes the world seems too small, you can use your imagination to do anything you want. So come along and lets take a fun adventure with our fishy friend!




Max Attacks


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Fish and birds and lizards and socks…is there anything Max won’t attack? Watch your ankles and find out in this clever, rhyming picture book about a very naughty kitty cat. Max is a cat. He attacks. From socks to strings to many a fish, attacking, for Max, is most de-lish. But how many of these things can he actually catch? Well, let’s just say it’s no even match.




Jellyfish Wishes and Poems About Fishes


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Silly poems about creatures who live in surf and beachy sun. And a field day trip for children wanting laughter and good fun.




The Rainbow Fish


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Summary: The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.




All the Fishes Come Home to Roost


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Rachel Manija Brown describes what it was like to grow up in an ashram in India, discussing how her hippie parents uprooted her from her childhood home in California to live in a drought-stricken ashram in India while they devoted themselves to Meher Baba.