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Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish
Fish have fins and gills and tails. All fish swim and most have scales. But not all fish act or look the same. From zapping, stinging, even singing, Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish is an adorable picture book with a scientific--and child-friendly--underpinning. With examples of different fish for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind these variety of fish, this funky book captures the wonder of our ecosystem.
Book Details
- Publisher: Running Press Kids
- Publish Date: May 4th, 2021
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 11.40in - 8.60in - 0.60in - 1.00lb
- EAN: 9780762468843
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Animals - Fish• Animals - Marine Life• Curiosities & Wonders
About the Author
Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn't reading or writing, Debra enjoys cooking, gardening, and watching Jeopardy. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband, three sons, and two cats who miss the days the youngest son owned an aquarium full of fish. Freaky, FunkyFish is her debut picture book.
Claire Powell is a New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children's book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality.
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What people are saying
Children's Author. I WANT MY BOOK BACK & TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI. SCBWI & 12x12. She/Her. French-Burmese-American.
#picturebooks I like - Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish by @ShumakerDebra & @misspowellpeeps - #picturebookaday #kidlit https://t.co/ABeSdbteZH
Debra Shumaker is a children's book author.
It's #WorldOceanDay! Looking for something to read with kids? Check out my picture book FREAKY, FUNKY FISH. They'll love the rhyme, giggle at the illustrations and fun facts, and hopefully want to know more about all creatures in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Welcome! We are 14 debut picture book authors and illustrators, who have stories to-be-released in winter, spring, summer, and fall 2021. Art by @NeeshaHudson.
Get to know @misspowellpeeps, illustrator of FREAKY, FUNKY FISH by Troupe member @ShumakerDebra 🐡🐟 Visit #TroupeTales for an #IllustratorSpotlight Q&A with Claire about illustrating this fin-tastic book! (PS: Follow her, too!) https://www.pbdebut-troupe21.com/blog/illustrator-claire-powell @RP_Kids #kidlit https://t.co/x5tZ8nRGlG
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What people are saying
Children's Author. I WANT MY BOOK BACK & TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI. SCBWI & 12x12. She/Her. French-Burmese-American.
#picturebooks I like - Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish by @ShumakerDebra & @misspowellpeeps - #picturebookaday #kidlit https://t.co/ABeSdbteZH
Debra Shumaker is a children's book author.
It's #WorldOceanDay! Looking for something to read with kids? Check out my picture book FREAKY, FUNKY FISH. They'll love the rhyme, giggle at the illustrations and fun facts, and hopefully want to know more about all creatures in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.