Publisher: helping words

Copyright Date: 2016

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 10/07/16

Illustrator: Bennett, Cameron

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 0-9828529-7-5

ISBN 13: 978-0-9828529-7-2

Dewey: 468

Dimensions: 27 cm.

Subject Heading:
Cats. Fiction.
Penguins. Fiction.
Friendship. Fiction.
Responsibility. Fiction.
Spanish language materials.
Gatos. Novela. slem.
Pinguinos. Novela. slem.
Amistad. Novela. slem.
Responsibilidad. Novela. slem.
Materiales lectura en idioma espanol. slem.

Language: Spanish

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Read, laugh and learn with Kathy Brodsky!Creative Child Magazine Book of the YearInternational Literacy Association and Children's Book Council Children's Choices Reading List Award* A CatFish Tale's themes include:Learning and GeographyDiversity and ToleranceFriendship and LoyaltyTemptation and Responsibility* Excellent resource for teachers, library 'story hours,' and parents - discussion questions to further the reading/learning experienceAbout A CatFish Tale:A Spanish Translation of A Catfish Tale. It's a very funny story, focusing on friendship and loyalty - about going above and beyond for a good friend, being responsible and learning how to overcome challenges. The characters are delightful and the reader will chuckle at the highly unlikely friendships that are a model for diversity and tolerance.Discussion questions delve into friendship, responsibility, temptation and geography, and enable parents, educators, therapists and librarians to create a dynamic learning experience from an engaging storyline with whimsical illustrations by Brodsky's talented illustrator, Cameron Bennett. Creative "funtivity" exercises encourage young readers/listeners to put those lessons into action.Praise for A CatFish Tale:Unusual animal friendships are always fun and inspiring. A CatFish Tale also teaches important lessons about responsibility and compassion. - Tony LaCasse, spokesperson, New England AquariumPack together one loyal cat friend with three fish and their fishlings on a trip from Cape Cod to Wisconsin. It's a whale of a cat-fish tale! - Margaret Gardner, Children's Librarian, Boston Public LibraryThrough rhyme, illustration and probing questions, Kathy Brodsky offers up a delighful tale of friendship and kindness that will help nurture positive social skills in our children. - Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin - Madison