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 I used to be a fish
 Author: Sullivan, Tom

 Publisher:  HarperCollins (2016)

 Classification: Easy
 Physical Description: [48] p., col. ill., 28 cm

 BTSB No: 863636 ISBN: 9780062451989
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Fish -- Fiction

Price: $6.50

Summary:
Inspired by a pet fish and fueled by imagination, a boy tells a whimsical version of his own life story, which mirrors the process of human evolution.

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Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 1.70
   Points: .5   Quiz: 186858

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (-) (07/15/16)
   School Library Journal (10/01/16)
 The Hornbook (+) (00/11/16)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 10/01/2016 Gr 1–3—In this engaging introduction to the concept of evolution, an unseen narrator describes how he changed from fish to land animal and beyond, eventually becoming a modern boy at the end of the book. Simple, expressive cartoon drawings depict each stage with humor and purpose. Bold lines, plentiful white space, and careful use of just two colors provide clarity and focus throughout the progression. Bright red draws the eye to the featured animal on each page, even when it's only a beard or head of hair. The repeated dot-within-a-circle eyes and consistent composition also support the patterned continuity. The tone is lighthearted but not overdone, with humorous shifts of facial expressions and postures as the world changes with each page turn. When viewers meet the boy at the end, they also spot the pet fish that must have triggered his imaginative musings. Though clearly inspired by evolution, the fanciful story is not an attempt to accurately represent the scientific process, as an author's note confirms. The clever premise and well-conceived visual presentation provide a playful first step into an interesting but potentially daunting topic for younger children. VERDICT A funny, whimsical look at the wonders of evolution and the power of imagination for early elementary collections.—Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR - Copyright 2016 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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