How Many Fish? (My First I Can Read) (Hardcover)

by Caron Lee Cohen (Author), S. D. Schindler (Illustrator) "How many fish?..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K?A very simple story in rhyme, set at the beach. Not only can beginning readers feel successful at mastering the short, repetitive sentences, but they can also excel at counting the human feet and fish under the water. Colorful illustrations enhance the text. Libraries that never seem to have enough of the easiest primers will want to add this appealing title.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA
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From Booklist
Gr. 1^-2. From the My First I Can Read Book series comes a simple story that offers repetition, rhythm, and rhyme to speed beginners on their way into reading. Six fish are swimming in the shallows when six children's feet appear. One fish is trapped under a child's upside-down pail, until the child returns to retrieve the toy and unknowingly releases the fish. Schindler's pictures contribute color and visual clues to the action for those who need them. Adults determined to do so can make this into a counting book as well, but what the text and pictures really have to offer is a story simple enough for beginning readers to cut their teeth on and appealing enough for them to stick with. On that basis alone, it will be welcome in many libraries. Carolyn Phelan

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 25 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; 1st edition (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060277130
• ISBN-13: 978-0060277130
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,943,242 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for kindergarten, November 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How Many Fish? (My First I Can Read Book) (Paperback)

My 6 yr old is in kindergarten and this book was a little bit of a challenge, but very readable because of repitition and rhyming.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for counting, discussing, November 22, 2008

By	Ginger - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Many Fish? (My First I Can Read Book) (Paperback)

I got this for my 2 year old granddaughter who loves books. So far it has been a big hit. I am hoping that when she learns to read, she will be able to read it herself. The pictures are very good at telling the story and there are many opportunities to count and discuss what is happening. The words are simple and repetitive which she likes. Mom, Great Grandma and I have all read it to her and all have enjoyed her reactions to the predicament of the yellow fish.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for small children, March 27, 2009

By	B. Jordan "Father of Three" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: How Many Fish? (My First I Can Read Book) (Paperback)

All children love it! My three year old learned how to read five words within the first week from this book alone! I now take those cards off the sight words flashcards keyring and regularly quiz her. Parents, please let them quiz you too! They love it. Pretend that you do not know some of the words in the book or on the cards once they know them, such as "fish." Only do this once you've read it a couple of times and the child knows the word(s). Also, do not pretend with words they have mastered. Now that annoys my three old. I have seven of these I Can Read Books at Stage 1.