Too Crowded

Name: Too Crowded
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728222387
Price: 38.0 NZD
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By Lena Podesta

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Summary

Too Crowded by Lena Podesta is a delightful children's book that follows a chameleon who seeks a place where he can enjoy some peace and quiet. As he explores various habitats, he learns about the value of friendship and community in unexpected ways. The story is told with humour and charm, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy vibrant and imaginative storytelling with a focus on friendship and problem-solving. Ideal for young readers, it engages with playful illustrations and a fun narrative that explores the themes of community and space in a lively and relatable way. The creative journey and delightful characters are perfect for sparking a child’s imagination.

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Gil the Goldfish feels crowded in his small bowl with a plant, a castle, and 138 pebbles, but when he leaves his bowl in search of a better home, he learns some important lessons.

Description

An adorable goldfish is feeling Too Crowded and goes on a journey to discover the world beyond his fishbowl...only to learn there's no place like home A hilarious, heartwarming picture book with subtle lessons about the importance of sharing, home, and friendship. Gil the Goldfish lives in a fishbowl with 138 pebbles-he counts them every day-and a castle. It feels TOO CROWDED! When Gil leaves his bowl in search of open spaces, he finds a world full of many interesting...and loud ... and possibly dangerous creatures. It turns out that life outside the bowl might not be right for a fish. Thank goodness for Turtle, a citizen of the not-so-great outdoors who comes to Gil's rescue! Will Gil make peace with his home sweet home, and maybe even find room for a friend in the process?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Too Crowded by Lena Podesta is praised for its vibrant and expressive illustrations, with children likely enjoying Gil's adventurous search for a new home. The book is noted for its humour, particularly in Gil's comical, unfishlike wanderings. It delivers a familiar yet fresh narrative with an endearing protagonist and a timely message about isolation and connection, described as utterly delightful by Kirkus Reviews.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728222387

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lena Podesta Penguin Books

About the Author

LENA PODESTA lives in Portland at the bottom of a volcano with her husband and two children. She's been an illustrator and animator for over 15 years, and her clients have included The Simpsons, 20th Century Fox, Highlights Magazine, Universal Studios, Hallmark, Ernst & Young, Proctor & Gamble, and more.

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