Fishfishfish

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 22, 2015

Review

A wordless graphic novel that can be read across the panels or down the page. In the top panel, there is the small solo fish who has broken from his school; the middle panel shows the predator, who fancies himself a big fish, until he meets bigger; and the bottom panel is the school who stick together to find safety. A simple story in which the threat of being eaten is real, but luckily never realized. The color palette is tropical, befitting the story. The ending is satisfying as the grumpy predator is denied his lunch. A cute book that could be used in conjunction with a creative writing assignment about point of view, or to support a science lesson about the food chain.Also the non-reader will learn the physical aspect of directional scanning, something important to a dyslexic child. A non-essential purchase, but with its attractive cover and vibrant colors throughout, one that young readers will enjoy.

Overall Book Score: good