Fish and Clam [Hardcover]

Let’s read comics! I Can ReadComicsis an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.

Fish loves his pebble collection, but he wishes for more so he goes on a journey to find some. What he doesn’t expect is to make a new friend along the way!

Fish and Clamis a Level One I Can ReadComic, perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.

Praise for Fish and Friends

A Geisel Honor

Publishers WeeklyBest Book of the Year

Kirkus ReviewsBest Book of the Year

Junior Library Guild Selections

Five starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)

The understated plot allows new readers to focus on the well-chosen words and meaningful emotional arc, and Ruzzier’s slightly bonkers visual world-building keeps things fresh. -Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ruzzier’s unmissable watercolor artwork yet again features sweet-hearted creatures in warm friendship tales, as he has so deeply mastered. This Level 1 tale, produced by a comics master, manages to weave a lovely story within its tiny word count.  -Booklist (starred review)

Fish and Sun are two delightful characters who will touch readers’ hearts. The perfect story for emergent readers and developing visual learners.-School Library Journal (starred review)

A captivating new duo.  -Kirkus Reviews?(starred review)

Uncluttered watercolor illustrations, in Ruzzier’s always imaginative, slightly off-kilter style, reinforce the playful action; the natural lalS+