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Freaky, Funky Fish

Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish

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By Debra Kempf Shumaker

Illustrated by Claire Powell

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$22.99 CAD

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From zapping, stinging, even singing, to playing dead or having a see-through head, discover the interesting things different fish do to survive in this delightful non-fiction picture book.

Fish have fins and gills and tails. All fish swim and most have scales. But not all fish act or look the same. From zapping, stinging, even singing, Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish is an adorable picture book with a scientific—and child-friendly—underpinning. With examples of different fish for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind these variety of fish, this funky book captures the wonder of our ecosystem.

Genre:

  • "Simultaneously enlightening and enthralling."
    The Horn Book

On Sale
May 4, 2021
Page Count
32 pages
Publisher
Running Press Kids
ISBN-13
9780762468843

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Debra Kempf Shumaker

About the Author

Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn't reading or writing, Debra enjoys cooking, gardening, and watching Jeopardy. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband, three sons, and two cats who miss the days the youngest son owned an aquarium full of fish. Freaky, FunkyFish is her debut picture book.

Claire Powell is a New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children's book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality.

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Claire Powell

About the Illustrator

Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn’t reading or writing, Debra enjoys watching Jeopardy or hanging outside with her favorite primates—her husband and three sons. She writes from her home in northern Virginia. Visit Debra online at http://www.debrashumaker.com. 

Claire Powell is a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children’s book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality. Visit Claire online at http://www.claire-powell.com 
 

Learn more about this illustrator