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.

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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

Author Bio

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(R) 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.