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Fishfishfish
Fishfishfish
Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: July 22, 2015
Review
A wordless graphic novel that can be read across the panels or down the page. In the top panel, there is the small solo fish who has broken from his school; the middle panel shows the predator, who fancies himself a big fish, until he meets bigger; and the bottom panel is the school who stick together to find safety. A simple story in which the threat of being eaten is real, but luckily never realized. The color palette is tropical, befitting the story. The ending is satisfying as the grumpy predator is denied his lunch. A cute book that could be used in conjunction with a creative writing assignment about point of view, or to support a science lesson about the food chain.Also the non-reader will learn the physical aspect of directional scanning, something important to a dyslexic child. A non-essential purchase, but with its attractive cover and vibrant colors throughout, one that young readers will enjoy.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Nordling, Lee
Illustrator: Bosch, Meritxell
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Three Story Books
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: graphic novel
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9781467745758
Price: 25.26