In "Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet," Gilbert dreams of having a pet of his own. However, he soon discovers that the typical pets like cats and dogs pose some unique challenges for a little goldfish. Despite the difficulties, Gilbert's determination leads him on an imaginative journey as he considers various pet options in his aquarium world. With humor and creativity, the story explores themes of friendship and the joy of unconventional pets, ultimately leading to a delightful surprise when Gilbert discovers that sometimes, the best companions are those who are just a little different. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children up to US kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2011 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Kelly DiPucchio is the author of several children's books, including Everyone Loves Bacon , Gaston , and Zombie in Love . She lives in southeastern Michigan. Bob Shea has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books, including the popular Dinosaur vs. and Ballet Cat series, I'm a Shark, and Oh, Daddy! His characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr. , Disney Junior, and PBS Kids. Bob spends his days writing and drawing. He can be found online at www. bobshea. com.