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Goldfish on Vacation Hardcover – Picture Book, April 10, 2018

by Sally Lloyd-Jones (Author), Leo Espinosa (Illustrator)
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From a New York Times bestselling author and a rising-star illustrator comes a humorous tale based on an amazing-but-true story about the summer a city fountain was used as a goldfish pond.
 
H, Little O, and Baby Em are stuck in the city for the summer with only their pet goldfish—Barracuda, Patch, and Fiss—for company. It's looking like it might be a pretty boring vacation, but one day, something exciting happens. Someone starts fixing up the old fountain down the street—the one Grandpa says horses used to drink from before everyone had cars—and a sign appears: "Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." H, Little O, and Baby Em can't wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City, this charming tale of one special summer will delight readers young and old. Author’s Note included.
 
Praise for How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister by Sally Lloyd-Jones:
"This book is adorable, original, well-illustrated and fabulous." —The New York Times
 
Praise for Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph, illustrated by Leo Espinosa:
"Espinosa creates colorful, dynamic images that burst from the page." —Booklist
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD640L
  6. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.45 x 11.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Anne Schwartz Books
  8. Publication date
    April 10, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    0385386117
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0385386111
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PreS-Gr 2—This satisfying tale, based on true events, is about three children, three goldfish, and their summer adventures. An unused fountain in New York City, which had been neglected for many years, is suddenly cleared of garbage and spruced up. One June day, the children see a posted sign: "Coming in Two Weeks! Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." The fountain is now ready to offer goldfish, donated temporarily by neighborhood children, a chance to enjoy a vacation, to mingle with their own kind, and swim outside the confines of a fish bowl. The three youngsters—H., Little O, and Baby Em—with assistance from a volunteer overseeing the project, deposit their fish—Barracuda, Patch, and Fiss—in the fountain as do other "goldfish parents." What had been an area eyesore becomes a place for neighbors to gather and children to play while visiting their pets. The illustrations, done in pencil and Adobe Photoshop, have a clean, uncluttered appeal with plenty of white space as background. VERDICT This cheerful and charming tale is a great selection for one-on-one sharing and for vacation-themed storytime.—Maryann H. Owen, Oak Creek Public Library WI

About the Author

Sally Lloyd-Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister and its companions, How to Get Married . . . by Me, the Bride and How to Get a Job . . . by Me, the Boss. She has written many other books for children, including Poor Doreen and The House That's Your Home. She spent her childhood in Africa and England and now lives in New York City. Visit her at sallylloyd-jones.com, or on Twitter @sallylloydjones.

Leo Espinosa received the Founder's Award from the Society of Illustrators for Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph, which was also a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year. His illustrations have graced the pages of the New Yorker, Wired, Esquire, and the New York Times, among many other publications. He is also a commercial artist whose work can be seen on toys, games, stationery, and clothing. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, he lives with his family in Salt Lake City. Learn more at studioespinosa.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anne Schwartz Books; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385386117
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385386111
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD640L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.45 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 156 ratings

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  1. Sally Lloyd-Jones

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    Sally Lloyd-Jones is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning children’s book writer and frequent performer of her work. Her writing has been critically acclaimed by both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Her books include: How to be a Baby, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year; Goldfish on Vacation, “brimming with gladness” according to The Wall Street Journal; Today Is for You; Tiny Cedric; Look! I Wrote A Book!; and the mega bestseller, The Jesus Storybook Bible, which has sold over 5 million copies. Sally was born and raised in Africa, schooled in England and at the Sorbonne in Paris, and now lives in New York City. She can be found on Instagram @sallylloydjones

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    Leo Espinosa is an award-winning Illustrator and Designer from Bogotá, Colombia, whose work has been featured internationally in a variety of publications, products, animated series and gallery shows. His short list includes The New Yorker, The New York Times, the BBC, Random House, HarperCollins, Chronicle Books, Swatch, and Facebook.

    Leo's work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and Communication Arts. In 2019, he received the Pura Belpré Honor Book award for Islandborn. The New York Times bestselling children’s book was written by Pulitzer Prize winner, Junot Díaz.

    Most days you’ll find Leo illustrating picture books, unless he’s out riding his bike in the mountains around Salt Lake City, where he lives with his wife.

    Accolades

    Society of Illustrators 54, Gold Medal. 51, 52, 55, Silver Medal

    Communication Arts, Illustration, Design, and Typography Annuals

    Pictoplasma Character Encyclopaedia and Character Compendium

    3x3 Pro Show Gold in Editorial & Conceptual Illustration

    Society of Illustrators Stevan Dohanos Award 2012

    Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder's Award for Picture Books 2015

    Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration 2019

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Julie Lavender
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
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Delightfully fun tale about a pet goldfish! For every family who's owned a goldfish or dreamed of having one. You'll love this great read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Classic
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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This heartwarming story, based on real events, is gently and sweetly worded by Sally Lloyd-Jones and beautifully illustrated. The inspiring history behind this book tells a story of making things beautiful around you and doing what you can to bring joy into your world. The innocent and vintage-feel illustrations fit this story perfectly. I have immediately placed this book on our "classics" shelf. This is one to own and read over and over. Thank you, Sally Lloyd-Jones!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect balance - charming story that's TRUE & wonderfully illustrated.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021
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If you're looking for a perfectly simple summer read, you will not be disappointed by Sally Lloyd-Jone's true story of goldfish on vacation in the New York!
I loved the illustrations as well.
Just a delightful book! Yay! SLJ!
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Stories by Storie
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read Aloud!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
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Sometimes a book comes along that just makes me smile and reflect on the memories of a childhood summer spent playing outside with my friends in the neighborhood. This is one of those books!⁣⁣ I think my favorite part is the walk home from the park with the kids questioning if they have the right goldfish! I mean... But I also love that this picture book includes an introduction. Such a great feature as a mentor text for writing! Have you read this one?⁣⁣
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Jessica Fritz
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Children’s Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
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My children adore this book. It is a wonderful read about a “completely true, made up, story”. The infectious joy and imagination this story brings to life is a thrill to watch as children discover the magic of community through it’s sweet illustrations and well paced text. We have purchased this book several times over to share with friends.
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Kathleen Bryson
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, true story
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
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I bought an aquarium with some goldfish this summer for my grandchildren. I wanted to bring more books into their lives. This book was perfect! It's a true story, which makes it even more special. The illustrations are perfect!
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Jill Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for children!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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This is such a sweet book to read to children! I read it to my Pre-k class during our unit on pets. The best part - it’s a true story!
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FairySockmother
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
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I used this for Tales & Tails our library’s Summer Reading Program! It is a fictionalized account of a real event and went perfectly with our goldfish craft! The story involves children and their pet goldfish. It’s a great read-aloud! I would recommend it for kids up to 3rd grade.
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Flossie
5.0 out of 5 stars Illustration
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2018
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I bought this on behalf of my son who is an illustrator, he had seen it and said he would like it. He seems very pleased with the book.
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