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Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?

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'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)

So ... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake?

And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.

A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Shortlisted Book

'Godwin's succinct, well-worded text lends itself well to reading aloud during classroom and library storytimes ... Denton's colorful, playful illustrations brighten every page with multiple characters and intriguing details. An imaginative picture book.' - Booklist

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Format

Hardback

Publisher

Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Country

Australia

Date

1 November 2023

Pages

ISBN

9781760508661

'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)

So ... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake?

And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.

A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Shortlisted Book

Format

Hardback

Publisher

Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Country

Australia

Date

1 November 2023

Pages

ISBN

9781760508661

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Terry Denton

Terry Denton has been creating children's books for over 30 years. He has worked with many of Australia's top authors, written much-loved picture books and junior fiction novels, won more than 40 children's choice awards and been shortlisted many times in the Children's Book Council of Australia awards. His work is characterised by a devious sense of humour, an adventurous and inventive drawing style and an informed flair for what interests and amuses kids.

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