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Synopsis
CHILDREN'S BOOK WITH BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND TEACHES INDIVIDUALITY.
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About the Author
Korky Paul was born in Zimbabwe and is one of seven children. He studied Fine Art at Durban Art School, South Africa and Film Animation at CalArts, California, and started his working life in advertising. He illustrated the Winnie The Witch series for Oxford University Press, which won the Children's Book Award.
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PreSchool-Grade 2-- "In the deep blue sea, in the deep of the blue, swam a fish who could wish, and each wish would come true." So begins the fanciful story of this remarkable creature and his unusual talent. Each wish, whether it be for a castle, a car, a horse, or fine suits, is swiftly granted. But in the end, this foolish fish wishes to be like every other fish. And since every other fish cannot wish--that fate becomes his as well. Told in lilting rhyme, this captivating story simply begs to be shared aloud. The ideal complement to Bush's deceptively simple text is Paul's large cartoon illustrations. Executed in watercolors, they capture the light fresh tone of the verse. The colors are appropriately aquatic blues and greens with occasional splashes of yellow and orange. The text and illustrations are well integrated, and the format is large enough to be shared aloud in small group storytimes. While it will take an older picture book audience to understand the irony of the fish's final wish, young children will be fascinated with the theme and the humorous illustrations. --Denise Anton Wright, Library Book Selection Service, Inc., Bloomington, IL
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- PublisherOUP
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0192798901
- ISBN 13 9780192798909
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
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The Fish Who Could Wish
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Oxford University Press (OUP), Oxford, 1991
ISBN 10: 0192798901
ISBN 13: 9780192798909
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Seller: Klanhorn, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Illustrated Boards. Condition: VG, Wear, Bump, Abrasion. Dust Jacket Condition: NO DUST JACKET. Paul, Korky (illustrator). 1st Edition. Illustrated children's story. Expanded condition report/scan on request. Seller Inventory # 015524
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The Fish Who Could Wish
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Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 1991
ISBN 10: 0192798901
ISBN 13: 9780192798909
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A fantastical story about a fish who has magical powers, illustrated by the artist of Winnie The Witch which received the Federation of Children's Book Groups Award (1988) and Captain Teachum's Buried Treasure which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR003299054
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