Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet
By (Author) Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated by Bob Shea
Penguin Putnam Inc
Dial
9th June 2011
United States
Children
Fiction
Short-listed for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades K-2) 2013
Hardback
32
Width 226mm, Height 262mm, Spine 8mm
352g
Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire- a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life- a pet. And so begins Gilbert's harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise! With snappy, rhythmic text and the most irresistible goldfish in picture book history, this tale of fish woe and triumph will make readers long for a pet as lovable as Gilbert. Watch a Video
Sheas big, brightly colored graphic-style scenes fill in the details." Booklist
A fresh, funny take on a popular topicthe perfect pet. Kirkus
Sheas bright, high-contrast artwork has a TV cartoon vibe. Publishers Weekly
Sheas bold, expressive illustrations elevate this to a higher plane. School Library Journal
Pet lovers of all age will approve. Viginian-Pilot
Kelly DiPucchio is the New York Times bestselling author of Grace for President and coauthor of The Sandwich Swap. She lives in Macomb, Michigan. Bob Shea wrote and illustrated the award-winning hit Dinosaur vs. Bedtime. He lives in Madison, Connecticut.