The Fish of Small Wishes

The Fish of Small Wishes
Author: Elana K. Arnold
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2024-01-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250366682

Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by award-winning picture book creators Elana K. Arnold and Magdalena Mora. Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt. The fish was very hot and very dry. But when Kiki put it in the bathtub, it started swimming, and growing, and . . . speaking? "I want to grant you a wish for saving me," it said. A wish-granting fish! Alas, this fish was only a fish of small wishes, and Kiki’s wish was too big. Unless . . . there was a way for both their dreams to come true. Follow Kiki and the wish-granting fish in this contemporary fairy-tale perfect for fans of A Big Mooncake for Little Star and Carmela Full of Wishes.

A Fish with a Wish

A Fish with a Wish
Author: Ethan Crownberry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2013-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780989853309

Ethan Crownberry's classic tale. If you only had one wish to make, would you change your life, or would you change someone else's? Trapped in a tiny glass tank, a miserable goldfish makes it perfectly clear how disappointed he is with his life. That is, until a series of wishes granted by a magic star reveal that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Will the fish ever find true happiness? Join him on his quest for a better life and his journey into selflessness in this heartwarming classic tale by master storyteller Ethan Crownberry.

Little Wishes

Little Wishes
Author: Michelle Adams
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-03-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1409195058

It's never too late to chase a love you lost... It has been fifty years since Elizabeth fell in love with Tom, and just as many since she last saw him. She is still in love with him, and is sure he still loves her too, thanks to the small blue crocus delivered to her doorstep every year in line with a promise he once made. She has kept every little note bound to those flowers, each written as a wish for the life they could have shared. But when on the 50th anniversary the blue flower fails to arrive, she fears something has happened to the love of her life. For the first time in almost half a century, she endeavours to find out what has happened to Tom; to find out whether the love they once shared can possibly be rekindled? Faced with the knowledge that they have only a little time left, she vows to fulfil as many of his wishes as she can. But Elizabeth is scared that her efforts risk uncovering the shameful secret she has been keeping her whole life... Can she continue to hide the truth, or will she have the courage to finally make their dreams come true?

The Magical Wishing Fish

The Magical Wishing Fish
Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: Avarice
ISBN: 9781782505242

Traditional Grimm�s fairy tale with light-hearted illustrations and a strong moral message

The Seventh Wish

The Seventh Wish
Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2017-06-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1681194317

When Charlie Brennan goes ice fishing on her town's frozen lake, she's hoping the fish she reels in will help pay for her dream: a fancy Irish dancing dress for her upcoming competition. But when Charlie's first catch of the day happens to be a talking fish offering her a wish in exchange for its freedom, her world quickly turns upside down, as her wishes go terribly and hilariously wrong. Just as Charlie is finally getting the hang of communicating with a magical wishing fish, a family crisis with her older sister brings reality into sharp focus. Charlie quickly learns that the real world doesn't always keep fairy-tale promises and life's toughest challenges can't be fixed by a simple wish . . . Acclaimed author Kate Messner expertly weaves fantasy into the ordinary, in an important story of self-reliance and hope that will open readers' eyes to the wonders and challenges of their world.

The Wishes of the Fish King

The Wishes of the Fish King
Author: Douglas McKelvey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-07-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951872120

A poignant, poetic reflection on a bright and fleeting season, told in the voice of a parent but seen through the eyes and imagination of a child. Lyrical text and magical paintings recount the story of a little girl and her father and mother as they journey by foot and boat through the storybook wonders of the world they share--a world where field and forest and fairy tale blend in a quiet celebration of wonder and love for generations to read aloud, share and delight in together! Written by author, poet & lyricist Douglas Kaine McKelvey (The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog) and illustrated by Jamin Still (Ellen and the Winter Wolves), The Wishes of the Fish King is all about making us "remember, for one wild moment," the wonders of this brief, shared life.

Fish Had a Wish

Fish Had a Wish
Author: Michael Garland
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823430294

Fish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he's happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.

I Wish I was a Fish

I Wish I was a Fish
Author: Maribel Delahan
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre:
ISBN:

Being a fish would be so much fun! Adventures await! Let's explore the deepest trenches of the fish tank for food, family, and friendship. "I wish I was a fish" comes from the magical mind of a three-year-old and suits kids, parents, and teachers. The author was just 3 1/2-years-old when she narrated her fantasy of wishing she were a fish in her family's fish tank and all of the adventures that she would have down, down, down there among the rocks. The book features a cast of underwater characters who explore, play, and extend a fin to a new friend. Its simplicity lends itself to the very young and its lesson in empathy will inspire kids of all ages. In this story, explorers will learn that having fun with family and friends is even better when we treat others with kindness. Readers will love the fun story, vibrant colors, and finding hidden treasures along the way. Bonus "Color your fishy friends!" coloring pages are at the end of the book as well as a list of search and find treasures to hunt for while you read. Parents and teachers will love the simple examples in social-emotional learning. "I wish I was a fish" is a perfect addition to any bed time routine, class story time or a social-emotional curriculum. "I wish I was a fish" may be used as a resource for the following core competency areas: Social Awareness Relationship Skills

Cat Wishes

Cat Wishes
Author: Calista Brill
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-07-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1328544249

In this playfully subversive fairytale, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, the ever-skeptical Cat learns that wishes can come true—just not always in the ways we expect. At turns sly and sweet, this clever story about friendship will leave no doubt that true magic lies in our connections with others, not just the wishes we make. There's no such thing as a wish. Or is there? In this playful fairy tale, ever-skeptical Cat learns that wishes can come true—and not always in the ways we expect. After all, true magic lies in our connections with others, not just in the wishes we make.

Paper Wishes

Paper Wishes
Author: Lois Sepahban
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374302170

Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is that they are going to have to give her and her grandfather's dog, Yujiin, to a neighbor to take care of. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin. She and her grandfather are devastated, but Manami clings to the hope that somehow Yujiin will find his way to the camp and make her family whole again. It isn't until she finds a way to let go of her guilt that Manami can reclaim the piece of herself that she left behind and accept all that has happened to her family.