Splish - by Dk Ryland (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this picture book from the author of Giraffe Is Too Tall For This Book, a clever fish learns to outsmart their predators and wiggle their way out of tricky situations. This new instant favorite is a charming, unexpected, and hilarious adventure tale for readers ages 3-7.

Meet Splish: a determined, loveable fish who can't seem to keep themself from getting in trouble! Here, Splish sets off on a quest for a delicious meal in their vibrant underwater world. Follow along as they flip, wiggle, and splash away from dangerous situations -both expected and unexpected--that lurk above and below the surface...

Kids ages 3-7 will cheer for this wily and resourceful fish in this action-packed picture book. Full of twists and turns and interactive elements, here's a story that will entertain young readers seeking a title that will keep them on the edges of their seats.

Review Quotes

"Youngsters will eagerly turn the pages to see how Splish escapes from one desperate situation only to land in another... readers love big words, and this story of Splish the 'cunningly camouflaged kind of fish' and later a 'really ridiculously ravenous kind of fish, ' has plenty. Adventurous vocabulary and alliteration make this a great choice for sharing aloud... The perfect story for young readers who are always on the move and may be 'clever fish' themselves."--School Library Journal

"Splish (the fish) is a wily protagonist indeed. With bright colors, hilarious action sequences, and extremely read-aloud-friendly language, Splish (the book) is grand, silly fun with a twist I was definitely not expecting."--Third Place Books, WA (Edelweiss review)

"A story about resilience, problem-solving, and making the most out of every opportunity, this tale makes for a perfect read aloud book. The illustrations add perfectly to the text and make this an all around engaging read. The text lends itself to interaction and promises to bring the giggles!"--Warren County Library, NJ (Edelweiss review)

""This will be such a fun book to read aloud especially if you live in a community near the beach, a river, or a lake. Kids will have a blast thinking about all of fun a quick-thinking, opportunistic, fish could have."--Moonstone & Mist Bookshop, Redono Beach, CA (Edelweiss review)

About the Author

DK Ryland is an author-illustrator who loves creating funny and subversive picture books. Before she started writing and illustrating, she filmed wildlife in Africa, was a collegiate All-American and professional athlete, and was a teacher and coach. She is the author-illustrator of The Dangerous Alphabet Book, Giraffe Is Too Tall for This Book, Have You Seen My Acorn?, and Giraffe's Book is Missing a Story.