Fish School [Hardcover]

Nancy Poydar (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

When his class visits the aquarium, Charlie puts her pet goldfish, Wishy, in a plastic bag and takes him along in his backpack. As sea jellies, barracudas, and dolphins dazzle the class, Charlie explains all of the fun facts he is learning to Wishy. but soon Charlie gets caught up in the excitement. Before he knows it, his backpack, with Wishy in it, is lost, and everyone in his class must search the entire aquarium to help find Wishy.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3—Charlie takes his goldfish to school for show-and-tell and proudly explains his training plans: "Fish are my specialty…. I'm teaching Wishy like people teach dolphins." On a class visit to the aquarium, he secretly smuggles his pet along in the hope of furthering its education. When it is time to leave, he realizes that he has lost his backpack carrying his fish. After hearing Charlie's confession, his classmates join forces and "like a school of fish" fan out to retrace their steps. The rescue of Wishy is the unanimous highlight of the field trip. Fish facts are included throughout the easy-to-read text, from Ms. Finn's lessons to a list of "Charlie's Fish School" tips on the care and (proper) handling of goldfish: "WISHY IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE after his trip to the aquarium in a plastic bag!" Filled with lively and amusing details, this is a good choice for one-on-one or independent reading.—Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada
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About the Author

Nancy Poydar was an elementary school teacher. Now she is a full-time author and artist. She draws her book ideas from her school experiences, her children, and her own childhood. She lives with her husband in Wayland, Massachusetts. Visit her on the web at www.nancypoydar.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (August 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823421406
• ISBN-13: 978-0823421404
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #707,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing fishy about this book, great for little kids, August 29, 2011

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This review is from: Fish School (Hardcover)

This is one of our favourite books to read at story time and my kids never tire of it. I do wish the author had made the kids easier to identify, "Simone" or "Thomas" or "Libby" or someone will say a line and my son asks me which kid it is in the picture and it isn't always clear, particularly the next day at school when they are in different clothes. I also have never heard of jellyfish being referred to as "jellies" but maybe that's a regional thing? I would caution parents whose kids are sensitive to sharks as they are portrayed as the possible threat to Wishy the goldfish it hasn't seemed to bother my kids. As an adult I liked the little touches like the teacher's name (Ms. Finn) and that she wears fish-themed earrings. Cute book and a nice easy introduction to little kids.

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's FAVORITE book!!!, August 15, 2009

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Jaki - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fish School (Hardcover)

I read Fish School with my daughter all the time. The illustrations are fun and lively and the storyline is engaging and heartwarming. I'm looking forward to buying more of Poydar's books!!