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Fidgety Fish

By Ruth Galloway

lively curious adventurous engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.91

From 11 readers

What do our readers think of Fidgety Fish? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright pictures, silly moments, lively action and colourful sea creatures. They also like joining in with Tiddler’s fidgeting and hearing the playful words and sounds.

What does the Pageticker team say about Fidgety Fish?

We enjoyed this lively underwater adventure for its bright illustrations, playful language and energetic main character. Tiddler’s curiosity and restlessness make the story easy for young children to connect with, while the encounter with the Big Fish adds gentle suspense.

Genres

Animals Adventure

What is Fidgety Fish about?

Tiddler, a lively and restless little fish, can't stop wriggling and squirming. His mum suggests he swim until he's tired, but warns him to beware of the Big Fish. Eager to explore, Tiddler ventures into the deep sea, encountering various sea creatures. His curiosity leads him to a big, dark cave, where an unexpected adventure unfolds.

Discussion ideas around Fidgety Fish

Being fidgety: What do you think makes Tiddler wriggle and squirm so much, and what helps you when you have lots of energy?

Curiosity and caution: Why does Tiddler explore the cave even after his mum warns him about the Big Fish, and when can curiosity be helpful or risky?

Listening to grown-ups: What does Tiddler learn from his adventure, and how might you decide when it is important to listen to a grown-up?

Life under the sea: Which sea creature would you most like to meet, and what might you discover about its way of living?

Being yourself: How does Tiddler’s restless nature affect his adventure, and can a quality that causes trouble also be useful?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2001

First published

2001

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