🐠Don't Trust Fish🐡
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Why, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish?
They spend all their time in the water where we can't see them.
Some are as big as a bus -- and that is not okay.
We don't know what they're teaching in their "schools."
They are likely plotting our doom.
This nature-guide-gone-wrong is a hilarious, off-the-rails exploration of the seemingly innocent animals that live in the water.
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Meet the Creators
Neil Sharpson lives in Dublin with his wife and their two children. Having written for theater since his teens, Neil transitioned to writing novels in 2017. A huge fan of animation, Neil writes a comedic review blog mostly focusing on animated film and comic book movies.
Dan Santat is an award-winning author and illustrator of over a hundred books. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.
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Discussion Questions
What was the main warning repeated throughout the book?
What were some reasons the narrator gave for not trusting fish?
What did the narrator say fish might be doing underwater?
How did the book describe fish "schools"?
Do you think fish are actually dangerous? Why or why not?
If you wrote a book like this, what animal would you say we shouldn't trust? Why?
What other types of animals (besides fish!) live in the ocean?
The end of the story is a bit of a surprise! Why would the crab want to write a story like this?
What did the story teach readers about believing everything they hear or read?
Book Activities
Design your own fish tank. Draw a picture of a fish tank complete with plants, fish, and places to hide. Be sure to include a secret tunnel for the fish to find their way to the ocean!
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