The Blobfish Book

By Jessica Olien

Price: $17.99

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The Blobfish Book

By Jessica Olien

Price: $17.99

About the Book

Perfect for fans of Battle Bunny and Z Is for Moose, this irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the “ugliest fish in the sea”…or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts?

Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep—too far down for any sunlight to reach? That’s where Blobfish lives. But this book isn’t about Blobfish…or is it?

This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun facts about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean, this book is perfect for any science lover. From Jessica Olien, the author/illustrator of Shark Detective.

What happens when the “ugliest fish in the sea” gets to tell his own story?

  • Self-Esteem for Kids: Follow Blobfish on his journey from feeling sad about being called “the world’s ugliest animal” to learning that being different is what makes him special.
  • Deep Sea Creatures: Discover a whole cast of amazing real-life animals, including the glowing Jewel Squid, the toothy Viperfish, and the giant Spider Crab!
  • A Book Within a Book: Laugh along as the character Blobfish reads this very book and provides hilarious commentary while waiting for his turn in the spotlight.
  • STEM for Kids: Packed with accessible science facts about marine biology, bioluminescence, and why the Blobfish is an important endangered species.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780062394156
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: May 17, 2016
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 8.850 in (w) x 10.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Marine Life
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Fish

Jessica Olien

Biography

Jessica Olien is a writer, illustrator, and native midwesterner now living in Brooklyn. Her cartoons have been published by the New Yorker and her writing for grown-ups has been published in Slate, the Atlantic, McSweeney’s, Marie Claire, and many others. She is the author and illustrator of Shark Detective!, The Blobfish Book, Adrift, Right Now, and When a Tiger Comes to Dinner. Visit her at www.jessicaolien.com.

Reviews

“A misunderstood deep-sea dweller gets its moment in the sun in this tongue-in-cheek informational picture book…Olien pulls off the humor and the positive friendship message without a hitch, while also whetting the appetites of young readers to find out more about Earth’s most mysterious frontier.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Delivers big laughs.” — Publishers Weekly

Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Delightful…the story is strangely inspirational…Many readers will demand further adventures-or imagine them for themselves.” — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. He’s one cool sleuth.” — School Library Journal

Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Shark is an endearing goofball worth rooting for.” — Publishers Weekly

About the Book

Perfect for fans of Battle Bunny and Z Is for Moose, this irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the “ugliest fish in the sea”…or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts?

Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep—too far down for any sunlight to reach? That’s where Blobfish lives. But this book isn’t about Blobfish…or is it?

This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun facts about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean, this book is perfect for any science lover. From Jessica Olien, the author/illustrator of Shark Detective.

What happens when the “ugliest fish in the sea” gets to tell his own story?

  • Self-Esteem for Kids: Follow Blobfish on his journey from feeling sad about being called “the world’s ugliest animal” to learning that being different is what makes him special.
  • Deep Sea Creatures: Discover a whole cast of amazing real-life animals, including the glowing Jewel Squid, the toothy Viperfish, and the giant Spider Crab!
  • A Book Within a Book: Laugh along as the character Blobfish reads this very book and provides hilarious commentary while waiting for his turn in the spotlight.
  • STEM for Kids: Packed with accessible science facts about marine biology, bioluminescence, and why the Blobfish is an important endangered species.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780062394156
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: May 17, 2016
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 8.850 in (w) x 10.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Marine Life
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Fish

Jessica Olien

Biography

Jessica Olien is a writer, illustrator, and native midwesterner now living in Brooklyn. Her cartoons have been published by the New Yorker and her writing for grown-ups has been published in Slate, the Atlantic, McSweeney’s, Marie Claire, and many others. She is the author and illustrator of Shark Detective!, The Blobfish Book, Adrift, Right Now, and When a Tiger Comes to Dinner. Visit her at www.jessicaolien.com.

Reviews

“A misunderstood deep-sea dweller gets its moment in the sun in this tongue-in-cheek informational picture book…Olien pulls off the humor and the positive friendship message without a hitch, while also whetting the appetites of young readers to find out more about Earth’s most mysterious frontier.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Delivers big laughs.” — Publishers Weekly

Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Delightful…the story is strangely inspirational…Many readers will demand further adventures-or imagine them for themselves.” — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. He’s one cool sleuth.” — School Library Journal

Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Shark is an endearing goofball worth rooting for.” — Publishers Weekly

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