Memoirs of a Goldfish
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2013
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"Memoirs of a Goldfish" by Devin Scillian is a charming children's story told from the perspective of a goldfish living in a bowl. The narrative captures the goldfish's observations as various creatures and objects are introduced into its life, including an array of colorful new fish, a pet cat, and even a peculiar plant. As the goldfish adjusts to constant changes in its environment and the increasing chaos, it reflects on its simple desires for peace and solitude. The book humorously illustrates themes of adaptability, the importance of friendship, and the quest for personal space in an ever-changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Sleeping Bear Press .
Karen Kaufman Oorloff has written several other children's books, both fiction and non-fiction. Tim Bowers has illustrated numerous children's books and has received praise from The American Library Association.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Keystone to Reading Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Golden Sower Award - Primary
This book was recognised in the Primary category of the Golden Sower Award . Just as The Sower sows seeds, symbolizing the agriculture, life and prosperity of the state, the The Golden Sower Award seeks to sow seeds of literacy in children by encouraging them to read. The award became affiliated with the Nebraska Library Association as a committee under the School, Children and Young Peoples Section of the NLA in 1985. In 2016, the committee revised the categories of books in order to better describe the generally intended reading levels of the program. The three categories are now: Picture Books: (formerly Primary) generally appropriate for K-2 children; Chapter Books: (formerly Intermediate) intended to be appropriate for grades 3-5; Novel: (formerly young adult) appropriate for grades 6-8. In 2023, the committee revised and renamed the categories, keeping similar grade level designations, but adding an additional category targeted at high school readers. Each year, thousands of Nebraskas youth participate in the Golden Sower Award by reading titles, talking about the books with others, holding book battles, voting for their favorites, and throwing celebrations for the winners.
Golden Sower Award - Grades K-2
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Golden Sower Award.
Show Me Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Show me Readers Award.
Charlotte Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Charlotte Award.
Florida Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.
Ladybug Picture Book Award
This book was recognised by the Ladybug Picture Book Award.