Do I Have to Go to the Party? (Fish Tank Friends)

by Jonathan Fenske (Author) Jonathan Fenske (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

Poppy the puffer fish is going to a party. But Poppy has a problem -- parties make her nervous!

This picture book series is perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie!

It's Baby Guppy's birthday, and the fish tank friends are having a party. There's just one problem -- parties make Poppy nervous. Poppy is worried she will wear the wrong hat or bring the wrong gift. And when Poppy gets nervous, she puffs up! When Poppy arrives, she discovers Baby Guppy has a problem, too. Can Poppy stay calm and help save the party?

This adorable and hilarious picture book from two-time Geisel Honor recipient Jonathan Fenske teaches kids that being nervous is okay, and trying new things doesn't always have to be scary.

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Kirkus Reviews

Starred Review
An appealing tale to help little ones grappling with anxiety. 

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Praise for This Tank Is Mine!:

This tale offers a sound takeaway sure to resonate with its young audience... A gentle and amusing adventure in socialization. — Kirkus Reviews

Jonathan Fenske
JONATHAN FENSKE is the author and illustrator of the leveled readers Woodward and McTwee, Love Is in the Air, Guppy Up!, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, which was a 2016 Geisel Honor book, and the Acorn Crabby series. He is also the author of several picture books, including Barnacle Is Bored and its follow-up, Plankton Is Pushy. Jonathan lives in South Carolina with his family
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781338892444
Lexile Measure
360
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Publication date
March 20, 2024
Series
Fish Tank Friends
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV002100 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Fishes
Library of Congress categories
Fishes
Picture books
Parties
Birthday parties
Anxiety
Puffers (Fish)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Fish

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