Unlike reptiles who share common characteristics, fish don’t.
They might live in fresh water or salt water, have gills or lungs, and even be vegetarian or carnivore.
You just never know with fish.
That’s the driver for Don’t Trust Fish, written by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat.
If fish don’t follow rules, could they be up to something suspicious out there in the water where we can’t observe them easily?
Don’t Trust Fish is a humorous exploration of the wonderful world of fish.
How big might be too big for a fish? Perhaps a shark that’s as big as a bus.
Which fish glow in the dark? Well, there's the angler fish who has a special talent.
Could goldfish swimming around in a tank actually be spying on humans? What about fish in disguise? After all there are catfish and tiger sharks.
There a lot of fish out there in the sea, and rivers, and lakes. Read Don’t Trust Fish and you'll learn more about them thanks to some fish trivia.
Don’t Trust Fish is both silly and serious. It's informative, and the narrative combined with clever illustrations will both make you giggle and think.
Title: Don't Trust Fish
Author: Neil Sharpson
Illustrator: Dan Santat
Publisher: Penguin, $19.99
Publication Date: April 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761351082
For ages: 4+
Type: Junior Non-Fiction
