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Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?
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Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?

Jane Godwin, Terry Denton (illus.)
$24.99
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'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)

So ... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake?

And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.

A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Shortlisted Book

'Godwin's succinct, well-worded text lends itself well to reading aloud during classroom and library storytimes ... Denton's colorful, playful illustrations brighten every page with multiple characters and intriguing details. An imaginative picture book.' - Booklist

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Country
Australia
Date
1 November 2023
Pages
32
ISBN
9781760508661

'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)

So ... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake?

And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.

A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Shortlisted Book

'Godwin's succinct, well-worded text lends itself well to reading aloud during classroom and library storytimes ... Denton's colorful, playful illustrations brighten every page with multiple characters and intriguing details. An imaginative picture book.' - Booklist

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Country
Australia
Date
1 November 2023
Pages
32
ISBN
9781760508661

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