Ugly Fish
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Book Overview
Ugly Fish is ugly and big and mean, and he won't share his driftwood tunnel or his special briny flakes with anyone. And that means the wimpy little fish who keep showing up in his tank have got to go. But then one day someone bigger and uglier and maybe even meaner arrives . . . and suddenly Ugly Fish isn't feeling quite so confident anymore. From Kara LaReau, author of the Rocko and Spanky series, here is an irreverent and terrifically funny book about a bully who at last gets his comeuppance.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0152050825
ISBN13:9780152050825
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Clarion Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.4" x 9.1"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Surprise Sucess
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As an educator, I was not completely confident that this would go over well in a classroom. I thought that the illustrations could end up in a room full of frightened preschoolers. However, after taking the chance, I have found that this is a hit for kids of ALL ages. I find that when I give voices to the different fish, the kids can't keep their eyes off the book. It is so popular in the classroom that I've had to invest in multiple copies.
Ugly Fish = Beautiful Story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Our son loves this book. While so many childrens' books are just too sugar-sweet, this one teaches a valuable lesson. We've given it as a gift to other parents of young ones--all have called it a favorite.
A family favorite
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Ugly Fish has quickly become one of my family's favorite books for kids. We all love the illustrations and the fun story. It is a cautionary tale but not at all "black humor" as one reviewer characterized it. Kids love it and can learn from the ending that being a bully doesn't pay off. Definitely a must-have book!
A nightly read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This has quickly taken top billing as the story before bed. It's a combo of the fun imaginitive drawings and the unexpected turn at the end that gets giggles everytime. The story, at least in our house, is read as a cautionary tale.... Ugly Fish finds himself in a pickle because of his actions, it's rule number one: do unto others as you would have them do unto you! The book has mastered a great blend of humor, fun characters, and a refreshingly offbeat storyline.
Richie's Picks: UGLY FISH
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is my favorite picture book of 2006. I have used it with a mixed age group (1st-6th grades) in a summer writing institute and with the graduate students in my children's literature class. It is unusual and unique both in its illustrations and its story of Ugly Fish who eats up the other fish who are put into his fish tank. Don't miss this one!
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