The Library Fish
About The Library Fish
In this sweet and adventurous picture book series, an unusually literary fish leaves the safety of her bowl to explore her library home for the first time.
THE LIBRARY FISH TITLES
- The Library Fish (2022, HC ISBN 9781534477056)
- The Library Fish Learns to Read (2023, HC ISBN 9781534477070, Audiobook ISBN: 9798885192422)
Awards
- CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy (The Library Fish)
- Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Primary Title (The Library Fish)
- Virginia Readers’ Choice Award List (The Library Fish, The Library Fish Learns to Read)
- Mark Twain Award Final Nominee (MO) (The Library Fish)
- Treasure State Award (MT) (The Library Fish Learns to Read)
- Korea International Librarians Association 2024 Morning Calm Medal (The Library Fish Learns to Read)
Press
School Library Journal (2023), Round-Up: “Back to School Means First Visits to the Library! | Milestones”
“Readerly adventures await an aquatic bibliophile in Capucilli’s imaginative celebration of libraries.” — Publishers Weekly (The Library Fish)
“A story of a lovable and adventurous library goldfish which is as worthy of praise as the public libraries (and bookmobiles) she adores, this will find a home in every collection.”— School Library Journal (The Library Fish)
“This imaginative read celebrates the magic of stories and will be at home with library-centric tales.” — Booklist (The Library Fish)
“This cozy picture book would be a fun read-aloud during story time.” — School Library Connection (The Library Fish)
“Amusing.” — Kirkus Reviews (The Library Fish Learns to Read)
“This is an elementary must-have” — Literary Fusions (The Library Fish Learns to Read)
“A great title to use in story times” — YA Books Central


