In this humorous and heartwarming picture book, Mr. Fish refuses to share his tree with Bird and Cat-until he learns that making friends is more rewarding than losing them.
Bird and Cat meet in a tree. But someone already lives in this tree-Mr. Fish. And he does not want to share.
After Bird and Cat leave, Mr. Fish discovers that it's actually pretty boring to sit in a tree all by yourself. Getting Bird and Cat back-along with Mr. Fish's old friends from the sea-is going to require some real work. And Mr. Fish is already having a tough time, because fish aren't supposed to be on land in the first place.
Author-illustrator Peter Stein has created a quirky, hilarious take on the challenges and rewards of friendship-and being a fish out of water-in this unforgettable picture book that feels like a rediscovered classic.
"This story about friendly cooperation, expressed through dialogue, soliloquy, and narrative, is a comical hoot; the simple, matter-of-fact, dryly witty text will arouse kids' giggles throughout. The riotous cartoon illustrations ably drive the lively proceedings; Mr. Fish is especially expressive, a master of the absurd. Note the punny final page . . . Nothing fishy here: an adorable, laugh-out-l
