The Library Fish Learns to Read (The Library Fish Books) - Hardcover

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1534477071 ISBN 13: 9781534477070

Publisher: A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books, 2023

Synopsis

Library Fish returns in this charming picture book about the unusually literary fish learning to do what everyone around her loves—read!

Library Fish is very happy in her bowl on Mr. Hughes the librarian’s desk. From there, she listens to story time and watches Mr. Hughes teach children the alphabet. He says the alphabet is made of letters, letters make sounds, blending those sounds together makes words, and words make stories.

Library Fish wants to read, too! She starts jumping out of her bowl to practice when the library closes at night. Can Library Fish become a reader all on her own?

About this title

About the Author

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the award-winning creator and author of the Katy Duck series and the bestselling Biscuit series, which has sold over twenty-four million copies. A dancer as well as a writer, she lives with her family in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Gladys Jose is an illustrator and storyteller. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, specializing in graphic design. Gladys is the illustrator of Library Fish, Fresh Princess, The Elephants’ Guide to Hide-and-Seek, and the Once Before Time chapter book series.

Reviews

K-Gr 3—Library Fish's bowl is located on the circulation desk of a busy public library. From this prominent location she can observe who is visiting and what is happening. Her favorite part of the day is when the librarian, Mr. Hughes, reads a story to the young patrons. One day he shares a tale of a dog who learns to read. Library Fish is enthralled and motivated. Determined to learn to read, she employs everything she has learned from Mr. Hughes. Every night, her head encased in a bubble filled with water, she embarks on a self-taught quest. Starting with the alphabet, progressing to phonics, and using context clues, she teaches herself to read. Upon becoming a reader, she hints that she will now use her new skills and teach her friend the bookmobile the joy of reading also. The appealing digitally rendered illustrations portray a diverse group of library patrons. Mr. Hughes, a male librarian with brown skin, serves as a great role model. Library Fish, while a fantastical creature, should prove relatable to young students for her tenacity, curiosity, and good nature. VERDICT Describing the process of learning to read and the joy found in storytelling, this book will find its way into every niche and nook for sharing with students in a school library setting.—Lynne Stover

Edition details

• Publisher: A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1534477071
• ISBN 13: 9781534477070
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jose Gladys
• Number of pages: 32