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Don't Call Me a Fish!

Series: Don't Call Me A
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Do you know what a fish is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Fish! The next instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series, get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Don't Call Me an Fish! takes readers on a fun, fact-filled journey as they learn what is, and absolutely ISN'T, a fish.

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Do you know what a fish is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Fish!

The next instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series, get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for young readers! Ever thought all shiny things in space are stars? Or that everything swimming in the sea must be a fish? Think again!

This brand-new picture book series turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest, and even prehistoric timesβ€”only to discover that things aren't always what they seem!

Along the way, they'll meet amazing creatures and objects who set the record straight:

  • "Don't call me a star - I'm a moon!"
  • "Don't call me a fish - I'm a dolphin!"
  • "Don't call me an insect - I'm a spider!"
  • "Don't call me a dinosaur - I'm a pterosaur!"

With lyrical storytelling, breathtaking illustrations, and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts. Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature, and the animal kingdomβ€”all in an engaging, giftable format.

Written by the brilliant Charlotte Guillain, fact-checked by experts, and vibrantly illustrated by Sally Agar, these books are a must-have for curious young minds!

In Don't Call Me a Fish!, curious duo Ari and Turtle dive deep into the ocean in search of fish, but all the sea creatures they find insist that they are absolutely NOT the shiny-scaled creatures they're looking for! The reader is introduced to starfish, dolphins, jellyfish, and squid until FINALLY they find some fish. They also find a surprising creature that looks far too big and scary to be a fishβ€”but is it . . .?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836008514

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sally Agar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Charlotte Guillain lives in Oxfordshire, UK. She writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the picture book Spaghetti with the Yeti, which was shortlisted for Oscar's First Book Prize 2014 and has featured in CBeebies Bedtime Stories.Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer from North Yorkshire, UK. She spent the first ten years of her career living in Sweden, working as a print designer in the fashion industry. She is the illustrator of Alexander von Humboldt in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series and loves working with colour, texture and pattern to bring spark and energy to her work.

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