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Too Crowded - by Lena Podesta (Hardcover)

Too Crowded - by  Lena Podesta (Hardcover)
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Last Price: 11.39 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Gil the Goldfish feels crowded in his small bowl with a plant, a castle, and 138 pebbles, but when he leaves his bowl in search of a better home, he learns some important lessons.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A hilarious, heartwarming picture book with subtle lessons about the importance of sharing, home, and friendship.</strong></p><p>Gil the Goldfish lives in a fishbowl with 138 pebbles--he counts them every day--and a castle. It feels TOO CROWDED! When Gil leaves his bowl in search of open spaces, he finds a world full of many interesting...and loud ... and possibly dangerous creatures.</p><p>It turns out that life outside the bowl might not be right for a fish. Thank goodness for Turtle, a citizen of the not-so-great outdoors who comes to Gil's rescue! Will Gil make peace with his home sweet home, and maybe even find room for a friend in the process?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>I loved the illustrations in this story--bright, bold, and showed the hilarious expression of Gil on his adventures. I think children will enjoy seeing his new home choices and deciding for themselves if those choices would be right for Gil. - <strong><em>Youth Services Book Review</em></strong><br><br>[Kids] may still get a kick out of Gil's rotund body walking around unfishlike in a pair of shoes. - <strong><em>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</em></strong><br><br>The story is a satisfying balance of familiar and fresh, with an endearing protagonist and an especially timely message about isolation and connection... Utterly delightful. - <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review</em></strong><br>

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