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Doesn't send a good message
While this blowup starfish book is entertaining in the bathtub for my 9 month old, I was extremely disappointed with the message of the story. Stella, the starfish, admires her friend Freddy, the fish, saying "I wish I were a fish. Then I could swim fast like you. She says of her friend Ophelia, the octopus, "I wish I were an octopus. Then I could carry things like you." She says of her friend Charlie, the crab,"I wish I were a crab. Then I could walk sideways like you." In the end all of her friends wished they were as "pretty" as Stella because "You're a Star." The message of wishing that you are something else, better, prettier, etc. bombards our children everyday. How sad that it is now starting with books intended for babies and pre-schoolers. When my daughter can understand the words in this book and their meaning, it will no longer be in our home. ... Read more

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Cute, but the colors have run.
The book is cute, and it does float.But after only the first bath, the colors have run.I was looking forward to adding other titles from the series, but I'll be looking for other options. ... Read more

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This engaging series was created for children who are first time pet owners. Written from the pet’s point of view, these attractive and easy-to-carry-along books are packed with useful information in a fun and lively format. Feeding instructions, care and maintenance tips, and a daily "to do" list are included in each volume. These books will help children recognize the responsibility—and rewards—involved in caring for a pet.

Features:

• Easy-to-follow pet care instructions
• Training tips and advice
• Full-color photographs and illustrations
• A special section about writing a report on a pet

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Minas had never seen a fish like the one caught in his brothers' net. "Let me go free and I will give you a wish," the fish said to Minas. Minas wanted only one thing, to join his father and older brothers on their fishing trips. "No, Minas, you're too little. Wait until you get bigger and learn how to swim," his brothers always said. Would this strange fish be able to help? Join Minas as he rides on the back of the magical fish to the depths of an ocean alive with a curious procession of creatures, some beautiful and delicate, some ugly and frightening. Jellyfish and seahorses shimmer through Olga Pastuchiv's watercolors in this vivid and imaginative tale of a boy growing up with the mysteries of the sea. ... Read more

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An assured and imaginative new picture book
Because Pastuchiv refuses to look over the head of her young readers, the story retains a wonderful innocence. The above-ground pictures have a lovely, breeze-softened warmth; as the story dives underwater, the pages fill up with every variety of fish imaginable, exactly and imaginatively rendered from genuine species. It's Patuchiv's own wild rumpus, and it's a wonder. Don't overlook this one.

An exciting, refreshing, beautiful, suspenseful book
Minas is a Fish is a beautiful book that captures ones attention from the very cover with stunning illustrations. At the same time that the story is simple, it holds ones sus pense and makes you want to turn the page and see what comes next. The children I have read it to are spell bound at the underwater fish illustrations which keeps their interest. They are relieved to get to the end and see that Minas is all right. But then again, they want to just hold the book and look at the pictures. This book is a treasure. ... Read more

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Kailouie and the Snorkel Monster is a Hawaiian Adventure about the animals of the sea. Children will learn the importance of mutual respect between mankind and animals as they are enjoying the tale of a little reef fish who goes on an adventure. While living in Hawaii, Mike Daciek often snorkeled in Kailua Bay. It was on one such occasion that he discovered a small reef fish floating in a Styrofoam cup. The adventure of the little fish is presented in this brightly illustrated book, which incorporates authentic Hawaiian phrases and mythology to create an exciting tale. This book is recommended for children ages 3-13. ... Read more

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Kailouie and the Snorkel Monster
This book has adventure and excitement around every reef!Of all the monsters I would have to say that the snorkel monster is the cutest in town.Very witty book.I enjoyed reading it to my daughter and now sheenjoys reading it to me! Excellent book to travel with esspecially toHawaii.Gotta get one!

Kailouie and the Snorkel Monster
"Kailouie," the tale of a small reef fish, uses many Hawaiian phrases to tell an engaging story for young armchair travelers. The illustrations depict an underwater world that is vivid, colorful, andexciting, suggesting to children the glories of seaside exploration. Thebook has an environmental message and teaches a vocabulary of Hawaiianwords that are delicious to say. ... Read more

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Minas had never seen a fish like the one caught in his brothers' net. "Let me go free and I will give you a wish," the fish said to Minas. Minas wanted only one thing, to join his father and older brothers on their fishing trips. "No, Minas, you're too little. Wait until you get bigger and learn how to swim," his brothers always said. Would this strange fish be able to help? Join Minas as he rides on the back of the magical fish to the depths of an ocean alive with a curious procession of creatures, some beautiful and delicate, some ugly and frightening. Jellyfish and seahorses shimmer through Olga Pastuchiv's watercolors in this vivid and imaginative tale of a boy growing up with the mysteries of the sea. ... Read more

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An assured and imaginative new picture book
Because Pastuchiv refuses to look over the head of her young readers, the story retains a wonderful innocence. The above-ground pictures have a lovely, breeze-softened warmth; as the story dives underwater, the pages fill up with every variety of fish imaginable, exactly and imaginatively rendered from genuine species. It's Patuchiv's own wild rumpus, and it's a wonder. Don't overlook this one.

An exciting, refreshing, beautiful, suspenseful book
Minas is a Fish is a beautiful book that captures ones attention from the very cover with stunning illustrations. At the same time that the story is simple, it holds ones sus pense and makes you want to turn the page and see what comes next. The children I have read it to are spell bound at the underwater fish illustrations which keeps their interest. They are relieved to get to the end and see that Minas is all right. But then again, they want to just hold the book and look at the pictures. This book is a treasure. ... Read more

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There is a big test on seashells coming up and Rusty is worried. There are so many kinds of shells! How will he ever be able to remember them all? Rusty is worried that Miss Cuttle will be disappointed if he fails the test, but is he worried enough to cheat?

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In a tiny fishing village in Iceland, two boats are ready to take you and young Fridrik fishing. Grandfather Fridrik fishes with hooks for cod. Grandfather Haddi fishes with nets for lumpfish, a very ugly fish.

Young Fridrik lives in the land of fish. There are fish on the money and fish on the stamps. The leading export is fish. Though one grandfather is a doctor and the other a school custodian, in the summer they are fishermen too. This summer they are passing on their Icelandic traditions to their grandson.

You are welcome to join young Fridrik in the city of Reykjavík to begin your Icelandic fishing adventure—but don"t forget your hat. ... Read more

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Innovative, hands-on activity book includes 12 full-color stickers depicting angelfish, neon tetra, swordtail, other tropical fish and goldfish. One-page description of each, with blank space for appropriate sticker.
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Florida newcomers Kerry and her brother Mike learn how to catch fish Florida-style, earn summer money, and help their family make it through a crisis.

**Now on the "Accelerated Reader" List** ... Read more

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The kids loved it.
Creative, funny, original. The kids loved it. One of my favorites for reading to my first and second grade class. ... Read more