Fish Don't Go to School

Deb Pilutti

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English

Little, Brown Young Readers
31 July 2025

Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage in this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression when facing new experiences, for fans of Dragonboy and Julian Is A Mermaid.

Henry loves the way he feels in his sparkly fish costume. He wears it everywhere he goes: to the grocery store, at the dinner table, and even when taking his fish, Marigold, for a walk. On his first day of school, Henry is feeling anxious. He wishes he could take Marigold with him, but his mom says fish don't go to school. That's okay-Henry knows just what to wear to make himself feel braver.

This heartwarming story follows Henry as he faces his fears and makes new friends, all while staying true to himself.

By: Deb Pilutti
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 260mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780316565271
ISBN 10: 031656527X
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Deb Pilutti is the award-winning creator of many books for children, including Old Rock (is not boring), which was a Kirkus Reviews and Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year; Ten Steps to Flying Like a Superhero, which earned a starred review from School Library Journal; and Ten Rules of Being a Superhero. Deb lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and invites you to visit her online at www.debpilutti.com.

Reviews for Fish Don't Go to School

""An offbeat and empathetic take on handling first-day-of-school anxieties."" --Kirkus Reviews ""The third-person narrative excels at representing the child's viewpoint.... Pilutti's bright, lively illustrations were created with gouache, wax pastels, and 'a bit of digital painting.' A playful picture book focusing on the first-day-of-school theme.""--Booklist ""Children will enjoy reading about Henry's first day of school and seeing how he maintains his individuality and makes new friends.""--School Library Journal