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About The Book
A little fish has a big surprise in this “excellent…wholly gratifying” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about an underdog under the sea!
The little fish says it is really a big fish. The other fish and sea creatures do not believe the little fish! Then, when they are in danger, the little fish shows just how big it really can be!
The little fish says it is really a big fish. The other fish and sea creatures do not believe the little fish! Then, when they are in danger, the little fish shows just how big it really can be!
About The Author
© Susie Lee Jin / Susie Studio
Susie Lee Jin grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The second of four children, she is no stranger to the word “MINE!” Her gracious parents continue to inspire her to joyfully share. Susie now lives with her husband and son in northern New Jersey. She’s the author of picture book Mine! and the Level 1 Ready-to-Read King of the Mountain. For more about Susie, please visit SusieStudio.com.
About The Illustrator
© Susie Lee Jin / Susie Studio
Susie Lee Jin grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The second of four children, she is no stranger to the word “MINE!” Her gracious parents continue to inspire her to joyfully share. Susie now lives with her husband and son in northern New Jersey. She’s the author of picture book Mine! and the Level 1 Ready-to-Read King of the Mountain. For more about Susie, please visit SusieStudio.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (July 14, 2026)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665983402
- Ages: 4 - 6
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Raves and Reviews
* "Excellent early reader. . . Terrific use of composition and layout [and] a supremely satisfying twist. . . A wholly gratifying tale of a small fish in a huge pond that nevertheless proves its mettle."
– Kirkus Reviews in a STARRED review, October 15, 2025
"Newly independent readers will dive into a silly ocean tale positively swimming with puns. . . . Much like with Elephant & Piggie, simple cartoon illustrations fill the book’s pages and the text is restricted to speech bubbles. . . [Readers'] attention will be captured by the story’s humor, wordplay, and fast-moving plot. A fin-tastic addition to beginning reader collections."
– Booklist, January 2026
Awards and Honors
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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