Go Fish!

by Tammi Sauer, Zoe Waring (Illustrator)

Overview

From the bestselling author of Nugget and Fang, a funny picture book for little ones about Goose, his buddies, and the silliest fishing trip.

Goose and friends are off to the pond to fish. They have their rods, the perfect bait, and fishing gear—but when they cast their lines and GO FISH, there are NO FISH to be found! Maybe ONE FISH . . . but he’s awfully big!

A mostly wordless picture book that will appeal to fans of Big Blue Truck, Llama Llama Red Pajama, and Where’s Spot?, Go Fish! will have little ones calling out words and giggling.

The youngest readers will love the rhythm and tongue-twisting alliteration of the simple two-letter words go and no, as well as the sweetness of a friendship story with a classic feel.

Tammi Sauer and Zoe Waring have created the perfect follow up to Truck, Truck, Goose!, which is also now available as a board book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062421555
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/03/2018
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

Tammi Sauer is the author of such irresistible picture books as Making a Friend; Truck, Truck, Goose!; I Love Cake! Starring Rabbit, Porcupine, and Moose; Your Alien; and Nugget & Fang. Tammi lives with her family in Oklahoma. You can follow her online at www.tammisauer.com and on Twitter @SauerTammi.

Zoe Warring comes from London, England, where she loves to doodle—especially pictures of adorable animals. She says: “I’m slightly obsessed with cute animals and love creating engaging characters that help tell wonderful stories.” One of the animals she loves drawing most is the dachshund. Why? Because it makes her think about the advantages and disadvantages of being the longest sausage dog in the world! Zoe can be found at her website, www.zoewarring.co.uk.

Editorial Reviews

Sauer’s minimalist wordplay and Waring’s rotund, cheery friends brighten up a favorite pastime. [A] fun summertime romp—hook, line, and sinker.” — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2018-04-25
Goose and friends go fishing but can't seem to catch any fish.In a narrative composed of only a few words, Goose (so named on the jacket flap, but readers will be forgiven for identifying the character as a duck) and five animal chums set off to the pond with their fishing gear. They cast their lines (except Goose, who becomes wildly tangled) and wait. "Go … / fish!" They reel them in but haven't caught anything. "No fish." They're not discouraged. They try again. "Go fish!" (Poor Goose is fumbling with the worms.) But still, their hooks are empty. "No fish." With each failure the group gets more and more crestfallen. Until Goose is finally ready, casting the line far out into the pond. "Gooooooo…." And at last Goose catches a giant "Fish! Fish! Fish! Fish!" The enormous fish is pink and wearing a smile, but tiny fangs and its hefty size are enough to make all of the friends scatter. "GO! GO! GO!" Luckily, Goose finds a way (with the help of some pizza) to bring everyone back together. Sauer's minimalist wordplay and Waring's rotund, cheery friends brighten up a favorite pastime. A slight educational aside: Some of the unusual items they catch (although exaggerated) could be a conversation starter about pollution.A fun summertime romp—hook, line, and sinker. (Picture book. 2-6)

Kirkus Reviews