Fish Do Not Have Feet!
Will be published approx. on 16. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-06-347285-3 (ISBN)
Description
Fish Do Not Have Feet is the latest offering from I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Critically acclaimed TJ Miller's humor shines in this story about a Fish who is determined to try out everything with his newfound feet, much to the dismay of his friend Octopus.This Level 1 I Can Read Comic is:?
Perfect for Shared Reading: Simple words, clear pictures, and easy-to-follow panels help children learn how pictures and text work together to tell a story.
WELL-RESPECTED CREATOR: TJ's previous titles have received accolades from folks in the industry, including starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.
SWEET, VIBRANT ART: Fish's shenanigans trying to convince Octopus of the joys of having feet are brought to life in Tim's signature style.
EXPERT-VETTED: The I Can Read Comics program was made in consultation with educators and librarians.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Octopus is certain that Fish cannot have feet, yet as the story goes on he comes around to learning from his friend, working on his relationship skills and social awareness. Fish engages in self-awareness as he explores all the new possibilities of having feet.
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Perfect for Shared Reading: Simple words, clear pictures, and easy-to-follow panels help children learn how pictures and text work together to tell a story.
WELL-RESPECTED CREATOR: TJ's previous titles have received accolades from folks in the industry, including starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.
SWEET, VIBRANT ART: Fish's shenanigans trying to convince Octopus of the joys of having feet are brought to life in Tim's signature style.
EXPERT-VETTED: The I Can Read Comics program was made in consultation with educators and librarians.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Octopus is certain that Fish cannot have feet, yet as the story goes on he comes around to learning from his friend, working on his relationship skills and social awareness. Fish engages in self-awareness as he explores all the new possibilities of having feet.
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Reviews / Votes
"Funny from start to fin-ish. This expertly paced graphic novel proves disco is far from dead under the sea. Miller puts a refreshing spin on the odd couple pairing, with Octopus undergoing a quick change of heart and joining the fun. The simple backgrounds allow readers to really focus on the small details that change from each single-page panel, especially the facial expressions. The question of how Fish even got feet goes unresolved-a brilliantly bizarre touch." - Kirkus"A fun read-aloud could be achieved with a new reader taking the role of Fish, who has slightly easier to read dialogue, while a more experienced reader reads as Octopus, who uses more advanced words like impossible, ridiculous, and nonsense. Either as a shared reading experience or for graphic novel readers looking for a quick read featuring silly and serious characters, this buddy book is sure to please." - Booklist
A certain pleaser where furry fictions are well-loved. - Kirkus Reviews
"The clever structure, a story told entirely through two-word phrases composed of adjectives and then the nouns "kitty" and "city," makes for a hypnotic, satisfying read-aloud experience, though the order changes after the first two pages, the only time the kitty precedes the city. A cozy story for cat lovers and anyone looking for a happy ending." - Kirkus Reviews
"Izzy's happiness at creating something of his own and the simple but lively text make for a delightful and engaging read-aloud. A charming stroll through the imagination and a testament to the joys of creativity." - Kirkus Reviews
"Rhythmic, declarative sentences and stripped-down characterizations and settings let the creative process and its rewards shine-and, via the artist's spattering, splattering hues, bring new meaning to the term 'flying colors.'" - Publishers Weekly
"Miller's humor-which depends upon the woefully inept friends' ingenuous approach to their endeavor-will have readers eager for Moo Moo's next great idea." - Publishers Weekly
"Miller (Horse Meets Dog) chronicles his protagonist's travels with compositions that range from bird's-eye views to dramatic low angles, while the abbreviated text may remind readers of their own pets' epithets: 'Noisy city./ Hiding kitty'; 'Wildlife city./ Playful kitty.'" - Publishers Weekly
"In the annals of class-petdom, few indeed could ever match aptly named Hamstersaurus Rex for loyalty and ferocity." - Booklist
"The uncomplicated cartoon-style illustrations and minimal text-just the duo's dialogue placed neatly in bubbles-make the humor accessible to a wide range." - Booklist
"The illustrated cartoonlike spreads, done in acrylic gouache, enable children to follow the journey of the orange-and-white cat as she navigates the busy metropolis and finds kindness and love." - Booklist
"The hilarious speech bubble asides pair perfectly with the bold illustrations to create a winning format for this tale of pluck. A sublimely silly read-aloud for storytime and small group sharing." - School Library Journal
"This imaginative and creative book...will appeal to all children, as adventure, beginning reader, or even as an inviting cityscape to pore over." - School Library Journal
"A terrific picture book debut, moving the wonderfully narcissistic dialogue along quickly as these two huge-and hugely mistaken-egos battle it out." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A funny, lighthearted option for fans of Tom Angleberger. - School Library Journal (starred review)
"A wonderful read! You'll never look at horses or dogs the same way again!" - Jon Stewart
"Horse Meets Dog is a sweet, wise, and genuinely ha-ha funny exploration of not just horse/dog relations (historically strained), but also of friendship and difference." - John Hodgman
"Horse meets Dog! Kalan meets Miller! Two great teams - one SO-DARN-FUNNY book! Go get it!" - Laurie Keller
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-347285-3 (9780063472853)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Tim "T. J." Miller is the author-illustrator of Fish Do Not Have Feet, Izzy Paints,Tiny Kitty, Big City, What's Cooking, Moo Moo?, and Moo Moo in a Tutu. He is also the illustrator of Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House and Horse Meets Dog by Elliott Kalan, Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)and Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever! (Probably) by Julie Falatko, Margarash by Mark Riddle, and the middle grade series Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody by Patrick Ness and Hamstersaurus Rex by Tom O'Donnell. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and three rescue cats.