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40 pp.
| TOON |
April, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-943145-15-7$12.95
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K-3Giggle and Learn series.
In this interesting (if not comprehensive) introduction, two children explain a few fish features and idiosyncrasies. The comics format should appeal to visual learners. The child-friendly illustrations in acrylic and gouache particularly shine in the more thorough story of goldfish, shifting styles as that species travels in time from ancient China to medieval Europe to present-day fish tanks.