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libwinnie's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn't the book for me. I was going to give it two stars, but once I read the review that pointed out the two-dad family in the illustrations, I upped it to three. Representation IS so important.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
4.0
Three children are having a dull summer... until they find out that the nearby fountain is going to become a vacation spot for goldfish!
bgprincipessa's review against another edition
4.0
So cute, but I think kids might be a little traumatized by the family not knowing if the goldfish that were returned to them were their own! I almost couldn't handle it!
heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I just love this book, from the cute story line to the beautiful illustrations! I highly recommend this book to all!
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
The kindergarten classes to whom I read this enjoyed it immensely. They immediately raised the question of whether or not the kids got back the same fish at the end. Some kids assumed they would get the same fish back. One student maintained that as there was no way to tell, she would never put her fish in the fountain. A sophisticated young listener said if you couldn’t tell, did it really matter what fish you got?
The pictures were utterly charming, especially the glimpse of old New York, done in grey tones. The scene with the hundreds of kids—all with fishbowls—was delightful, with vibrant color and detail.
The pictures were utterly charming, especially the glimpse of old New York, done in grey tones. The scene with the hundreds of kids—all with fishbowls—was delightful, with vibrant color and detail.
lady_mair's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful illustrated...charmingly written...I closed this book feeling lighter and happier. Highly recommended!