Fish and Worm (I Can Read Comics Level 1)

by Sergio Ruzzier (Author) Sergio Ruzzier (Illustrator)

Fish and Worm (I Can Read Comics Level 1)

Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.

It's time for dinner, but when Fish finds a new friend instead, who knows what games are in store? Fish and Worm by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful story about unlikely friendship and changing the status quo.

Fish and Worm is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading.

Praise for Fish and Sun

  • Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
  • Kirkus Best Book of the Year
  • Junior Library Guild Selection
  • 4 starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)
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Kirkus

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School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 4--When Fish is told by Mom to eat Worm, Fish points out a preference for cake. Mom states that cake comes later. The worm negotiates her way into not being eaten. The two become friends and have cake at the end. This is a charming beginner reader graphic novel that teaches manners with the usage of "May I," "Please," "Thank you," and "Sorry." When asked if Fish is playing with food, Fish comes clean immediately. It also introduces ways of negotiating and compromising. The limited color palette keeps the focus on the two characters. The humor is reminiscent of Mo Willems's "Piggie and Gerald" stories. VERDICT For transitional readers, a great "first" graphic novel offering tidy etiquette lessons and brimming with wit. --Ruth Guerrier-Pierre

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063290358
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Harperalley
Publication date
May 23, 2023
Series
I Can Read Comics Level 1
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002100 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Fishes
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
JUV008050 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Animals
Library of Congress categories
Fishes
Friendship
Worms
Comics (Graphic works)

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