1 / 5Don't Trust Fish! Picture Book for Children
Don't Trust Fish! is a humorous picture book about fish and the questions children might ask about them. Its listing presents it for ages 3–5, while customer feedback also mentions enjoyment by a three-year-old and an educational angle around classification.
At a glance
- A picture book centred on fish, with a playful premise that invites questions about their underwater lives and schools.
- Listed for children aged 3–5, with a separate customer-derived reading-age field of 4–7 years.
- The publisher identifies the illustrator as Dan Santat and describes the book as award-winning.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Customer feedback describes the book as both funny and educational, including a use for teaching classification.
- The listed 40-page length offers a defined short picture-book format for shared reading.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Andersen Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 3 April 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 40 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1839136421 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1839136429 |
| Listing age range | Ages 3-5 |
|---|---|
| Reading age | 4 - 7 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 0.5 x 28 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 235 g |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing's intended age range is 3–5, while its customer-derived reading-age field says 4–7 years. Use these as different guidance rather than a settled age limit.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights humour and educational appeal, including a reported use for teaching classification. It also describes the book as suitable for young children, with a mention of a three-year-old enjoying it. This is relevant to the listed picture-book format and fish theme, though the listing's age range and customer-derived reading-age field differ. Aggregate ratings are strongly weighted towards five-star ratings, but the figures do not establish why people rated it as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as funny and educational.
- Feedback mentions suitability for young children and a three-year-old enjoying it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Don't Trust Fish! about?
The publisher describes a comic story that asks what fish might be doing underwater and plays with the idea of fish attending schools.
What age is the book intended for?
The title lists ages 3–5, while the details also show a customer-derived reading age of 4–7 years, so the age guidance is not consistent.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 40 pages.
What do customers say about it?
The supplied feedback describes it as funny and educational, and notes that customers consider it appropriate for young children.
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