SuperGoldfish

Description

Super Goldfish is a book that will resonate with both children and adults. I have given the book to friends and their children, who have loved it.  It is a story for this moment in time, a story about community, forgiveness, peace-making. Themes that resonate with readers and are so needed in today’s world.

At the beginning of the story, we are introduced to a happy fish realm, where Super Goldfish is the benevolent protector of the fish families. His strength is tested when the villainous Tiger Barb charges The Castle, insisting it belongs to him. Super Goldfish rises to the occasion, standing his ground with determination. Children will laugh as the ridiculous bully Tiger Barb propels his offensive, smelly “bonk bubbles” at the other fish.

Super Goldfish works his magic and uses his superpowers without any violence to reach a peaceful resolution. This is the moment he becomes a superhero. The story brings together adversaries to resolve their differences and ultimately become friends.

The book’s illustrator, N.D. Engleson, has captured the many emotions of the fish characters and brings them to life in vivid color.  The author, Jacqueline Faber, weaves a touching story with delightful prose and rhyming that always pleases young readers.