The Blobfish Book
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Perfect for fans of Battle Bunny and Z Is for Moose, this irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the “ugliest fish in the sea”...or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts?
Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep—too far down for any sunlight to reach? That’s where Blobfish lives. But this book isn’t about Blobfish...or is it?
This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun facts about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean, this book is perfect for any science lover. From Jessica Olien, the author/illustrator of Shark Detective.
What happens when the star of a science book decides the facts are all wrong?
A Misunderstood Hero: Blobfish was voted the “ugliest animal,” but he just wants to show everyone he can be fancy, too.Deep Sea Animals: Meet the real-life viperfish, the giant spider crab, the glowing jewel squid, and more creatures from the darkest parts of the ocean.Self-Acceptance for Kids: A funny and heartwarming tale about learning to love who you are, with a little help from some very unusual friends.Perfect for STEM Starters: Blends a silly story with real marine biology, making science accessible and fun for young readers.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Slotting somewhere between M lanie Watt's Chester books and Mystery Science Theater 3000, Olien's spoof of dry, nonfictional picture books delivers big laughs, thanks to a pink blobfish eager for its moment in the spotlight. The book-within-a-book premise lets readers flip through a photographic title, The Deep Sea Book, about the denizens of the deepest parts of the ocean. But for a pink cartoon blobfish popping up among photos of viperfish, anglerfish, and other creatures, the pages suffer from a serious lack of attention to its own species. Worse, when the blobfish spread finally arrives, it's a rude awakening: "The blobfish was once voted the world's ugliest animal," writes Olien, mimicking the straightforward tone of an informational children's book. The blobfish erupts into tears, but its fellow deep-sea creatures come to the emotional rescue. "I know how you feel," says the northern stoplight loosejaw, spiky teeth agape. "Everyone thinks I'm scary, but I'm really small and nice." Blobfish's antics and wildly vacillating emotions are what make the book so much fun, but the photographs of and information about ocean life gives it additional depth, so to speak. Ages 4 8.
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All you can ask for on Blob fish…Bought this for my son (2nd Grade) book report and it was easy and fun for him to read to his little sister. Great job on all this photos and information.