Splish

Name: Splish
Price: 45 AUD
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ISBN: 9781662621277

DK Ryland

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English

Astra Young Readers
15 September 2026

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

In this hilarious 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.

By: DK Ryland
Imprint: Astra Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 254mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781662621277
ISBN 10: 1662621272
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 15 September 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.

Reviews for Splish

""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