Little White Fish and His Playmates

by Guido van Genechten, Guido van Genechten (Illustrator)

Overview

"­Endearing and educational with cute ­animals, fun for little ones." – School Library Journal

Little White Fish has many playmates. With some of them, he learns to count. Others come along to make the colors of the rainbow. The friends all have their own talents and think their own thoughts. Dive deep below the sea to learn and play with Little White Fish and his friends!

Little White Fish and His Playmates celebrates 20 years of Little White Fish with a big book full of stories, games, and beautiful illustrations by international bestselling author Guido Van Genechten.

A collection of stories about Little White Fish, full of adventure, fun, and friendship. For little fish ages 2 ½ years and up.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890632159
Publisher:	Clavis
Publication date:	08/19/2025
Series:	Little White Fish , #14
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	9.84(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Belgian author and illustrator Guido Van Genechten won the Hasselt International Illustrators Award in 1998 with his picture book "Ricky." This prize was the beginning of his international career as a children’s book illustrator. In 2007 he was the winner of the Reader’s Digest Award for Best Children’s Book Illustrator, and his book "Little Kangaroo" was declared Best Picture Book of the Year. Besides Ricky and Little Kangaroo, Guido has created many popular characters, including Little White Fish, Snowy the polar bear, Tito the clown, and Max the badger. Guido studied drawing and painting, graphics, and photography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Mol, Belgium. For many years he worked in the graphic industry. Now he works as a full-time writer and illustrator of children’s books.

Editorial Reviews

"PreS-K–Little White Fish uses his ­underwater world, full of rainbow-hued creatures, set out to demonstrate basic ­lessons for young readers. Colors pop against the black background, a purple octopus and green water fleas appear neon against the page. Each book ­includes prompts for the reader to look closer. Can they count a little more? Can they trace a line with their finger? These small ­interactions with the book make reading a tangible experience. Little White Fish and his ­Playmates features sections on counting, colors, shapes, and teamwork. Those concepts are also ­introduced in Little White Fish is Born, a softer, quicker take on counting and ­colors, with plenty of cuddles ­between White Fish and their ­rainbow-streaked ­parents. ­VERDICT Endearing and educational with cute ­animals, fun for little ones." – School Library Journal

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