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The Carp in the Bathtub by Barbara Cohen

sjgrodsky's review against another edition

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5.0

Charming children’s story that illustrates how children feel a connection with animals and how adults force children into giving up on that compassion.

The dad’s “reasoning” — “What God put on this earth to eat, we eat” — is actually correct. That’s why we have quinoa and rice and blueberries and kale, and a thousand other fruits and vegetables and grains. Where he goes wrong is in placing his children’s pet in that same category.

cosmogyral's review

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funny lighthearted
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

beccak's review

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5.0

My favorite part is when they feed the fish while toileting...
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