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A Fish for Mrs. Gardenia

Name: A Fish for Mrs. Gardenia
ISBN: 9780688074685

by Yossi Abolafia

Mr. Bennett’s special fish dinner disappears, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps in this charming story of perseverance and unexpected surprises.

About This Book

A series of haphazard events threatens to spoil Mr. Bennett's dinner with Mrs. Gardenia after his fish disappears from his outside grill, but a final accident returns the fish to its rightful place.

Concepts

Resilience & Perseverance Anger & Frustration Joy & Gratitude Friendship & Loyalty Cooking & Food Friendship & Social

Wonderlit Review

Yossi Abolafia's 'A Fish for Mrs. Gardenia' is a charming and humorous early chapter book about Mr. Bennett's frantic attempts to salvage a dinner party after his grilled fish mysteriously vanishes. The story unfolds through a series of comical mishaps, culminating in a satisfying, albeit accidental, resolution. This book is perfect for young readers aged 4-8 who enjoy lighthearted stories with a touch of slapstick. It gently explores themes of minor frustration and the unexpected ways problems can resolve themselves, making it a delightful read-aloud or early independent choice.