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Book Review The Girl Who Liked To Eat Fish - A Happy Mermaid Rhyming Childrens Story ( For Bedtime Story) (A Funny Rhym...

by Leslie Garland

Book Details

Publisher:HarperCollins
Published:2017-03-07
Pages:192
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1328809390

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

The triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner brings his rich visual imagination and trademark artistry to the graphic novel format in a unique coming-of-age tale that begins underwater. A young mermaid, called Fish Girl, in a boardwalk aquarium has a chance encounter with an ordinary girl. Their growing friendship inspires Fish Girl's longing for freedom, independence, and a life beyond the aquarium tank. Sparkling with humor and brilliantly visualized, Fish Girl's story will resonate with every yo

Our Review

This visually stunning graphic novel from a celebrated illustrator invites young readers into an underwater world where a mermaid confined to an aquarium tank dreams of freedom. Through a chance friendship with a human girl, Fish Girl begins to question her existence and yearn for independence beyond the glass walls. The story unfolds with minimal text, relying on rich, expressive artwork to convey emotion and narrative, making it an accessible and immersive experience. This unique coming-of-age tale explores themes of friendship and self-discovery through a magical, aquatic lens.

Wiesner’s masterful illustrations carry the story with a cinematic quality, using visual storytelling to depict Fish Girl's evolving emotions and burgeoning courage. The book is particularly well-suited for visual learners and children transitioning to more complex narratives, offering a bridge between picture books and chapter books. Its themes of empathy, bravery, and finding one's voice will resonate deeply with young readers navigating their own social worlds. The result is a powerful and memorable story that lingers long after the final page is turned.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction