The Little Fish That Got Away
by Bernadine Cook
Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young boy spends every day by the water, hoping to catch a fish but always coming up empty. With patience and determination, he waits for the perfect moment when a huge fish finally passes by, teaching a clever lesson about never giving up. Filled with humor and charm, this story celebrates persistence and faith.
Representation & Themes
AnimalsHumorValuesFriendship
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0060557141
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 29, 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 890
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Animals - FishesBoys / MenHumorous StoriesSocial Issues - ValuesJuvenile Fiction / Animals / FishesConcepts - Size & ShapePreschool ConceptsPreschool Picture Story BooksJuvenile FictionChildren's 4-8 - Fiction - GeneralChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionChildren: KindergartenBernadine CookCrockett JohnsonKid'sChildrenChildren'sJuvenileFictionBooksStoriesTalesTall TalesTwistBigSmallStatureFishSizeFishingFishes, fictionChildren's fiction