Where's That Fish?
#3 in Find the Animals Series
on Goodreads (5)
What’s inside...
Follow the clues and peek through the die-cut holes as you search for the little orange fish playing hide-and-seek in his underwater world. This book is filled with optical illusions and visual jokes, leading up to the final page where the fish is finally found.
Discussion points
What do you think the fish is feeling when it's hiding? Can you explain why?
How many different places did the fish hide? Which one was your favorite and why?
What other animals did you see in the book? How do you think they help the fish?
If you were the fish, where would you hide? What makes that spot perfect for hiding?
How do you think the story would change if the fish was found in the beginning?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones and gestures while discussing the fish's emotions and hiding places to make the conversation more lively and engaging.
Encourage your child to relate the hiding places in the book to real-world hiding spots they might know or imagine.
Ask your child to draw their favorite hiding spot for the fish, fostering a deeper connection with the story and its themes.
Prompt your child to think about teamwork and assistance by discussing how other animals in the book might help the fish.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Attention to Detail
Explanation: In 'Where's That Fish?', readers join in a visual hunt for a hidden fish, enhancing their focus and observation skills.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these attention to detail skills in academic settings such as identifying key information in texts or spotting differences and similarities.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As the search for the fish continues page after page without immediate success, the narrative encourages persistence.
Real-World Application: This reinforces the value of perseverance in everyday tasks and challenges, teaching kids not to give up easily whether in learning new skills or solving problems.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The book's interactive hide-and-seek format teaches children that some tasks require time and patience to complete.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of staying patient while working towards a goal, such as completing a puzzle or awaiting their turn during group activities.
Example Lesson: Enjoyment in Discovery
Explanation: Finding the fish brings joy and satisfaction, illustrating the pleasure of discovery through exploration.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to explore their natural surroundings or engage with new educational materials, finding joy in learning and discovering new things.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The challenge of finding the fish in various scenarios helps children develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Real-World Application: These skills can be translated to tackling everyday tasks and problems creatively and effectively, fostering independent thinking.