Goldey and Funnyfin
- Publisher
- Wild Sage Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2013
- Category
- Fishes
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780988122949
- Publish Date
- Oct 2013
- List Price
- $25.00
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 5 to 7
- Grade: k to 2
Description
Goldeye and Funnyfin swim through the ocean searching for the Magnificent Fish. Along the way they meet quirky characters like Octavia the Octopus and sharpen their problem-solving skills on a string of surprises, such as the swordfish who can only say mphmmm. This chuckle-full book is about friendship and community, adventure and courage.
About the authors
Fannie Kahan (1922–1978) was born in southern Saskatchewan. She was a journalist and the author of a number of books, including Brains and Bricks: The History of the Yorkton Psychiatric Centre (1965) and A Different Drummer: The History of the Saskatchewan Psychiatric Nurses’ Association (1973).
Excerpt: Goldey and Funnyfin (by (author) Fannie Kahan; illustrated by Sharon Kahan)
"A seaweed house would be fun!" said Funnyfin.
Goldeye grabbed a weed with her mouth and Funnyfin grabbed a weed with his. They pulled and pulled, but the seaweed didn't budge. Goldeye flopped and flipped, then Funnyfin swerved and slipped. Goldeye had to untangle him.
"No seaweed house for us," sighed Funnyfin.
Editorial Reviews
"Many real-life topics can be explored throughout this book such as, friendship, emotions, community, and problem solving...The whimsical watercolour illustrations clearly depict life under the sea..."
- Cynthia Smyth, Resource Links
"There's something about this simple story and its delicate watercolour illustrations that catches and holds the attention of young children....as in all good folk tales, Goldeye and Funnyfin find more than they were looking for: not just a house, but friendship, community, and home. Sharon Kahan's images of these animals and their world are imaginative and engaging, with soft colours and swirling shapes that encourage children's imaginations... "
- Alison Hayford, SPG Book Reviews
