Fish and Crab 
by Marianna Coppo

A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you trust.

Fish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it's time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise—that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep's What if it rains frogs? What if . . . so many things?!

From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra, Such a Good Boy, and A Brave Cat, comes an unforgettable picture book about the friendship between two very different aquarium inhabitants. At once relatable and reassuring, Fish and Crab shows the youngest of readers that it is okay to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings—not just at bedtime, but anytime. And that even the biggest worries and "what ifs" are easier to cope with—and move on from—when someone you love and trust is there to listen.

"Silly what-if questions arranged into a light but visually appealing bedtime story."
Kirkus Reviews

“Coppo’s comedic take on runaway worries will put anxious children at ease with its simple yet expressive artwork, absurdity, and relatability…. Lessons on friendship, listening, and managing emotions go down swimmingly.”
Booklist

“[T]he friends’ tale offers a gentle reminder about loving another through their distress.”
Publishers Weekly

Awards:

★ Indigo Best Children’s Books 2023

Rights:

World rights: Chronicle Books, Spring 2023
For foreign rights inquiries, please contact Chronicle Books.

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