Fish Named Glub
No. of pages 32
Published: 2014
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This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Kids Can Press .
Hae-Kyung Chang majored in child development psychology. Currently she works on children's educational programmes and writes picture books. Her works include The Cracking Date and The Moving Store. She has also translated stories such as Minerva the Monster, Poddy and Flora, and Mr. Big. Josee Bisaillon is an artist and illustrator from Canada. After drawing the characters on paper, she cuts them out and makes a collage, colours them again, and composes them on the computer to create rich images. She is the recipient of many awards for her use of various textures, bright colours, and her colourful imagination. She is the illustrator of My Diary: The Totally True Story of ME!, also published by Magination Press. Kelly Pousette is an illustrator and storyteller, originally from the west coast of British Columbia. She loves to create things, especially pictures. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post Paris , The Brown Paper Bag blog, and Brightness Magazine . She currently resides in northern British Columbia with her husband and very large dog Clovis. The Very, Very Far North is her first book.
While young readers may not be concerned with adult hopes and despairs, Bar-el's lyrical prose and Glub's underdog (underfish?) triumph offer entertainment for those who aren't actively wondering what they're meant to be doing with their lives.--Publishers Weekly
Glub poses his existential questions and various visitors to the diner provide answers. Bit by bit, Glub's existence grows more enriched ... Glub discovers a very unusual talent. It's a gift that brings happiness to others, but leaves Glub still feeling alone --- until one day, Foster, Evelyn and her mom test the waters together.--The Montreal Gazette
A story that is as delightful in its individual parts as it is in its sweeping theme of dreams rediscovered and the small push of self-belief needed to follow them.--Kirkus Reviews
... this story will appeal to older children who grasp the power of dreams, hopes, and memories, while younger children will enjoy the antics of Glub and the people he meets during his time at the diner.--School Library Journal
Bisaillon creates gorgeous mixed-media tapestries upon which Bar-el's words dance. Her quirky and humorous images do a great job keeping the tone light and providing movement ... This is a story that reinforces the comforting notion that you don't have to be big to make a difference.--Quill & Quire
Artfully told, the story's melancholy edge is melted by the connections made between characters. The collage-style art charms with its childlike appeal that helps put the book right at the reader's level. This is a book to return to, with nuance adding to each reading.--Booklist
With insight and sensitivity, Dan Bar-el writes of the importance of finding one's place in the world and the quest to follow one's aspirations. Through his perceptive prose, one begins to empathize with the patrons ... Jos e Bisaillon's mixed-media illustrations are quirky, fun and interesting.--Canadian Children's Book News