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by Kelly Dipucchio (Author), Bob Shea (Illustrator)
Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so begins Gilbert's harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise
With snappy, rhythmic text and the most irresistible goldfish in picture book history, this tale of fish woe and triumph will make readers long for a pet as lovable as Gilbert.Author Biography
Kelly DiPucchio is the New York Times bestselling author of Grace for President and coauthor of The Sandwich Swap. She lives in Macomb, Michigan.
Bob Shea wrote and illustrated the award-winning hit Dinosaur vs. Bedtime. He lives in Madison, Connecticut.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.38 x 10.12 x 8.87 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 09, 2011
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award (2013)
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (2014)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
