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Kevin McCloskey teaches illustration at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. He has traveled the country from the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia to the California Academy of Sciences sharing fascinating facts about common creatures.
With easily digestible doses of biological and historical
background, common-sense cautionary notes, and a buoyant tone, this
is an appealing dive for newly independent readers out to enhance
the household menagerie. An ideal lead-in to more specific guides
to aquarium setup and fish care."--Kirkus Reviews
"This overview of fish big and small (mostly small) takes an
irreverent approach to its subject...an entertaining primer for
families in the market for a pet fish."—Publisher's Weekly
"With expressive figures, warm-toned backgrounds, and wide,
open panels, this straddles the line between picture book and
comic, making this fun, engaging volume especially well-suited
to kiddos just starting to read on their own."—Booklist
"An appealing format attractive to burgeoning graphic novel and
comic book reader."—School Library Journal
"Emergent readers will enjoy learning about goldfish, not just
their history, but also their care." —A School Library Journal Good
Comics for Kids Weekly Pick!
"I can’t wait to introduce kids to fish with Something’s Fishy.
[McCloskey's] books make for excellent nonfiction storytime reading
and pair nicely with picture books. You can very easily pair
Something’s Fishy with Rainbow Fish, Lois Ehlert’s Rain Fish, or
any number of fish or sea life-related stories."—Mom Read It
Washington DC's WUSA 9 selected Something's Fishy as one of the
"best summer books for your kids!"
"The lessons here are more subtle and comedic than your
straightforward educational work, but that makes this, as with
McCloskey’s other books, a fun read, particularly for kids
interested in the topic or contemplating a finny pet."—Comics Worth
Reading
"In deep colors that echo the watery depths, the acrylic and
gouache artwork is playful but accurately portrays the many species
of fish."—Youth Services Book Review
"Can learning be fun? Of course! If you're in doubt, check out
McCloskey's latest nonfiction title for early readers in Toon
Books' Giggle and Learn series."—Mile High Books
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