WHO SAYS GOLDFISH DON'T READ?

Jumpstart's Read for the Record© Day 2015 is over, but does that mean we stop reading? NO WAY! Not me & NOT NORMAN!

Norman the Goldfish loves story time! And he definitely has his favorite books. How do I know? 

Definitely NOT Norman!

When Norman likes a book he becomes so engrossed in the story, he shoves his stubby orange goldfish snout right up against the side of his fishbowl. Norman doesn’t budge, doesn’t even glug until the very last page—unless there’s a funny part, that is. (Norman blows bubbles during funny parts.)

But, you think he’ll stick around for a story he doesn’t like? Not Norman. If Norman doesn’t like a story, he spits sand, or goes behind his plant and hides until it’s finished.

Over the years, Norman and I have read scads of picture books. As our way of thanking  Jumpstart and everyone who Read for the Record© 10-22-2015, (and to make sure you have plenty of books to read until next year's campaign begins), we've compiled a list of Norman’s favorites. Surprise! Surprise! They all feature fish… go figure?

(BTW: Just because a book is about fish, or has the word “Goldfish” in the title, doesn’t mean it’s on the list. These are Norman Approved!)

Norman the Goldfish's List of Fish-Tastic Picture Books: 

1. Louis the Fish by Arthur Yorinks, illus. by Richard Egielski (Like Mr. Limpet!)
2. A Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer, illus. by P.D. Eastman (Mrs. & Dr. Suess)
3. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss(I Can Read It All by Myself)
4. The Goldfish in the Chandelier by Casie Kesterson, illus. by Gary Hovland
5. Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian, illus. by Tim Bowers
6. The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, illus. by  Dan Hanna  
7. Dear Fish by Chris Gall
8. Ugly Fish by Kara LaReau, illus. by Scott Magoon
9. Goldfish and Chrysanthemums by Andrea Cheng, illus. by Michelle Chang
10. Swimmy by Leo Lionni
11. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
12. Hooray for Fish by Lucy Cousins
13. Sophie’s Fish by A.E. Cannon, illus. by Lee White
14. 10 Friendly Fish by Debbie Tarbet
15. The Birthday Fish by Dan Yaccarino
16. Orangey the Goldfish by Eddie Bee, Illus. by Teri Lee
17. My Goldfish by Stephanie Barroux
18. The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish by Neil Gaiman, illus. by Dave McKean
19. The Unhappy Goldfish by Paul Dallimore
20. Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet by Kelly DiPucchio, illus. by Bob Shea
21. Nugget and Fang by Tammi Sauer, illus. by Michael Slack
22. What About My Goldfish? by Pamela D. Greenwood, illus. by Jennifer Plecas (Early Chapter Book)
23. Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery by David A. Adler, illus. by Susanna Natti (Early Chapter Book)
24. My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish by Mo O'Hara, illus. by Marek Jagucki (Series for 7-10 year olds)               
25. The Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish by Betsy Byars (Chapter Book)
26. Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Fun Book by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illus. by Rob Bolster & Frank Mazzola (Goldfish crackers, not Norman!!!)

Norman says “Goldfish keepers needs How-To-Care for Goldfish Guides.” Here are 2 we like:

• Goldie’s Guide to Caring for Your Goldfish by Anita Ganeri & Rick Peterson
• 101 Facts About Goldfish by Julia Barnes  

 

Can't stop the reading! 

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