Bum Fish
Published on 9. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-78269-568-4 (ISBN)
Description
<b>This mischievous, heartwarming tale has become an international bestseller and an instant classic!</b>
Everyone tells Bum Fish that his face looks like a bum.
It does, but he can't help it.
Sick of being the butt of the joke, Bum Fish goes on an adventure to the bottom of the sea, where he meets a fish even more unusual than he is...
<b>Praise for <i>Bum Fish</i>:</b>
<b>'A story overflowing with humour, a marvellous ode to difference, unconventional beauty and friendship' <i>Le Parisien</i></b>
<b>'A whimsical and diverting tale of self-love' <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b>
Reviews / Votes
Hilarious! The funniest picturebook I've read in ages -- Huw Aaron, author of Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob It's a rare treat to get a children's book that is genuinely as entertaining for adults as it is kids... Funny and quirky, with lovely illustrations... Brilliant fun * Irish News, Children's Book of the Week * Cheeky and heartwarming, this is a gorgeous and very funny story which has been an instant hit with my twins... This fish-filled, fun adventure gets five stars from us * Mini Travellers * A story overflowing with humour, a marvellous ode to difference, unconventional beauty and friendship * Le Parisien * A whimsical and diverting tale of self-love * Kirkus Reviews * Cheeky and heartwarming, this is a gorgeous and very funny story which has been an instant hit with my twins... This fish-filled, fun adventure gets five stars from us * an.eaton.readit *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
colour
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78269-568-4 (9781782695684)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Pauline Pinson is a filmmaker and screen writer for animation. She has directed series for French networks Canal+ and France Televisions. She is also a writer of children's books.
Magali Le Huche was born near Paris in 1979. After five year at the Arts decoratifs School in Strasbourg, she started working for the media and in publishing. She has written and illustrated many children's books and comic strips and won several literary prizes.
Tim and Sofia Smith-Laing are married writers and translators from French and Spanish of works for both children and adults. They met as students in Paris and now live in London. They are also the translators of Pushkin's forthcoming The Bug Hotel.
Magali Le Huche was born near Paris in 1979. After five year at the Arts decoratifs School in Strasbourg, she started working for the media and in publishing. She has written and illustrated many children's books and comic strips and won several literary prizes.
Tim and Sofia Smith-Laing are married writers and translators from French and Spanish of works for both children and adults. They met as students in Paris and now live in London. They are also the translators of Pushkin's forthcoming The Bug Hotel.