Summary
When a boy comes across a fish and says hello, the fish does not respond. The boy is shocked. What a rude fish! But soon he realizes that it isn’t up to the fish to speak Boy. Rather, if he wants to communicate, it’s up to the boy to take the time to learn how to speak Fish.
Theme(s):
Friendship, Cross Communication, Connection
Personal Response
I absolutely love this book for so many different reasons. First it being a great depiction of how to communicate with others. The message is so clear; the world does not revolve around us. It requires us to learn from one another and change our viewpoints to get along. It was a wonderful message to learn and to teach others.
Teaching Ideas
I would use this book to teach about community and building connections with others. This is a great way to build classroom community during an SEL block and can unlock a lot of “ah-ha” moments in students.
Recommended Reading Level
Birth-PreK, Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06
