A Fish Out of Water (Beginner Books)

A classic, comic easy reader about getting a pet!

In this beloved Beginner Book, a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following instructions when he feeds too much to his goldfish—causing it to grow as big as a whale! With delightfully retro illustrations by P.D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go!), the message of the book—that getting a pet is a big responsibility—is as true today as it was when the book was published in 1961. 

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

“Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub.” —The New York Times

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 12, 1961
Edition ‏ : ‎ Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394800230
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394800233
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.81 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #19,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #44 in Children’s Fish Books (Books) #115 in Early Learning Beginner Readers #403 in Children’s Beginner Readers
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