This Tank Is Mine! (Fish Tank Friends)

by Jonathan Fenske, Jonathan Fenske (Illustrator)

Overview

Angelo loves his fish tank. But what happens when a new fish moves in? This new series is perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie!

Angelo the angel fish lives in an awesome fish tank. He has a cozy cave (his), a terrific treasure chest (also his), and a bubbly bubble man (his again). But then a new fish gets dropped into the tank. And suddenly, Angelo has to share?!

This adorable and hilarious picture book from two-time Geisel Honor recipient Jonathan Fenske teaches kids that sharing can be fun when you have a friend by your side.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338892437
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

JONATHAN FENSKE is the author and illustrator of the leveled readers Woodward and McTwee, Love Is in the Air, Guppy Up!, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, which was a 2016 Geisel Honor book, and the Acorn Crabby series. He is also the author of several picture books, including Barnacle Is Bored and its follow-up, Plankton Is Pushy. Jonathan lives in South Carolina with his family.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for This Tank Is Mine!:

“This tale offers a sound takeaway sure to resonate with its young audience… A gentle and amusing adventure in socialization." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Do I Have to Go to the Party?:

"An appealing tale to help little ones grappling with anxiety." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2023-07-26
Sharing can be hard.

With a satisfied smirk, a self-assured angelfish shows off its tank. A cave, a treasure chest, an ornamental diver: Everything here is a prized possession. Then, with a sudden “PLOP!” a smaller goldfish is dropped in—and is promptly warned off every item, even down to a tiny piece of gravel. The newcomer’s very polite request for just one pebble is grudgingly granted, in return for a commitment to “stop touching my stuff.” The grateful goldfish immediately turns the little rock into a pet and offers the one thing the angelfish doesn’t have: friendship. They share the pet pebble and play with it together, using the treasure chest, the cave, and even the bubbles produced by the toy diver. The arrival of three more little fish and a snail causes a moment of suspense: Will the angelfish regress to selfish bullying? Looks like our hero has learned a much-needed lesson. The bright blue cartoon angelfish dominates every scene, its big mouth and expressive eyebrows comically conveying its various moods. The first in a projected series, this tale offers a sound takeaway sure to resonate with its young audience. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A gentle and amusing adventure in socialization, with a happy but not unrealistic outcome. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews