Little White Fish and His Daddy

Little White Fish

by Guido Van Genechten

"A must-have for Father's Day reading.... but just right for toddlers and preschoolers. Nice way to open a discussion on what makes one's daddy special.... nice addition to a father's day collection! Love Guido Van Genechten's work!" - Cleveland Public Library Little White Fish has a lot of friends.
And they all have amazing daddies.
Little Sea Horse's dad is really fast.
Little Whale's dad is the biggest in the ocean.
But, of course, Little White Fish's daddy is very good at something too!

A heartwarming story for Father's day, and every day. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's emotions.

At Clavis, our focus is on what's best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2017

About the author

Guido Van Genechten is een Vlaamse schrijver en illustrator.

Guido Van Genechten in de Nederlandstalige Wikipedia


Guido Van Genechten is a Flemish writer and illustrator.

Reviews

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little White Fish and His Daddy by Guido Genechten is a book I requested from NetGalley. It is a very short book and has a cute moral to the story. All the other daddies in the sea can do special things but his daddy does something special too....he reads him a story every night. Nice drawings. 3.5 stars.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's not really much to say about this book. It's a run-of-the-mill picture book about being proud of your parent, despite how much others brag about theirs.



I enjoy picture books where animals are the main characters instead of people - it makes the book much more enjoyable. Any child could relate to the book, despite their background, race, gender or sexual orientation of their parents.



The quirky and childlike style is a delight to the senses. I like the sea theme; it's a lovely backgrop that always includes beautifully bright colours.



This book was provided to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

[Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming artwork, cute story, and the message is not shoved down the reader's throat. Everyone's daddy is good at something; little white fish's daddy is good at being a dad.

[Dorie - Cats&Books :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a darling little book about kids and their dads. The illustrations are colorful and enticing and the story is short enough for even fiddly toddlers. There aren't a lot of "dad" and me books and I think this could be a winner. I didn't realize that this is a series and will be looking into the other Little White Fish books.

My 2 year old granddaughter liked it and I read it to her several times. I would recommend it for ages 1 and 1/2 through 3, very cute and sweet!

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another cute and colorful book in The Little White Fish series. It has adorable, colourful pictures. It immediately catches the eye and follows a flow to keep the reader engaged. The story is about daddies and what makes them special in the eyes of their children. Little White Fish loves his daddy because he is great at being a dad. Little White Fish is the perfect story to read to any young child as it does not require a long attention span, and for children just starting to read, they could read it independently. There are not enough childrens’ books about Dads so this is a welcome addition. It is also a cute book about undersea animals and my granddaughter tried to say the names of the different types. A great addition to a family library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Little White Fish and His Daddy readers are taken on an underworld adventure where they meet several sea creatures. Very bright colorful illustrations are accompanied by engaging text that asks each animal what their dad is the best at. By the end little readers can't help but add what's special about their dads. Perfect book for Father's Day!

[debbicat *made of stardust* · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars! Really cute children's book. Best for age 3 and above.
All the daddies are good at something. Little White Fish has a good daddy too. Great message. I loved the illustrations. Give this to any dad out there you know for young children. Precious!

Thank you NetGalley and Guido van Genechten for a digital ARC to review. Highly recommended!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute short picture book. Will be a cute dad gift! Downloaded thanks to the Clavis publishers thru netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Craig Sisterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice little book for little ones about a little fish who hears all the ways that various other sea creatures fathers are great, and in the end appreciates what is great about their father too. The highlight, other than the underlying message about how different parents might be great in different ways, but all are great in their own way, is the vibrant and interesting illustrations. They are colourful and eye-catching and wonderful for little storylovers. In comparison, the text is very straightforward with no rhyme, rhythm, wordplay or zaniness to add further attention-getting or give the book a 'sing-song' quality that so many toddlers love and want again and again. Overall a nice story with great illustrations that could have done with a wee ramp up on the text front.

[Sue Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

little white fish and his daddy by Guido van Genechten.
little white fish visits his friends in the sea. they include octopus, turtle, goldfish, seahorse, crab, whale and starfish. bit little fish says his daddy is the best.
a fantastic read. My daughter's loved looking at the pictures. 5*.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple and sweet look at what daddies do best. And all daddies are different. Some read stories, some tell jokes, some are just there when you need them to be.

[Regina · Rating 5 out of 5]

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My grandson loved this book! We read it over chat.

[Josephine Sorrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful and colorful book that will immediately engage the young reader/listener. Little white fish is innocent and awed by all the wonderful attributes of the other sea animal’s fathers. Then after talking to young whale, he begins to feel very insecure and small. Suddenly, white fish realizes all the reasons his daddy is wonderful too and his friends agree. My only criticism is that I felt the story ended a bit abruptly.

[R.A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very sweet read about a little fish who decides his Daddy is the best, even after his friends show him how impressive their Daddy's are! Loved it!

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher Clavis on NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

[Kinga (oazaksiazek) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5

Podobała nam się! Ładne, kolorowe ilustracje i szybki w odbiorze tekst dla mniejszego dziecka. Przesłanie słodkie i urocze.

[Storywraps · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect book for Father's Day or any day of the year. Little Fish polls his many friends and finds out according to their responses that Mr. Ocotpus has the longest arms of all, Mr. Turtle is super strong, Mr. Goldfish collects huge piles of shells, Mr. Seahorse can swim up to one hundred miles an hour, Mr. Crab isn't crabby at all but quite funny, and the biggest daddy of all... can you guess?... yes... is Mr. Whale. Finally he discovers that Daddy Starfish is extremely intelligent. Oh my! Looks like every friend's daddy comes with super-stellar credentials doesn't it?

Mmmmmm. Seems like all the categories of Daddy greatness have been taken up so what can his daddy, Mr. White Fish, do? What makes him the best father under the sea according to little white fish?

This heartwarming story celebrates the importance of having a loving, caring daddy while growing up and sharing life together. The illustrations are bold, colourful and action-packed, all the elements necessary to keep a little one interested and engaged in the story. I enjoyed the book and would certainly recommend it.

[A Reader's Heaven · Rating 4 out of 5]

(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

Little White Fish has a lot of friends. And they all have amazing daddies. Little Sea Horse’s dad is really fast. Little Whale’s dad is the biggest in the ocean. But, of course Little White Fish’s daddy is very good at something, too! A heartwarming story for Father’s Day, and every day, for ages 2.5 and up.

Bright and colourful, this book is a story of what fathers mean to their children. Some are very good at their jobs, their sports, their hobbies...and some are just good at being dads. It explores the feelings of children and how they express themselves.

This will make a good addition to any library or bookshelf. Lots of colour and a simple story will make this a favourite for many children.


Paul
ARH

[Richelle Zirkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little white fish listens as all the other sea creatures share the best qualities of their dads before sharing what makes his own dad the best in his eyes. The message that each individual brings something unique and great is very well done. This is a cute title for small children and works best as a board book. It should appeal to toddlers because of the bright colors and good illustrations though it lacks the rhythmic, lyrical quality you often find in books targeted to this age group. The storyline itself should appeal to preschool age children.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Ms. Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book are incredible and very engaging! The story itself is cute and represents relationships with dads in a positive light, something that isn't shown regularly enough. It was a short but very nice book for the target age-range. The story combines engaging illustrations with a very relatable story that shows father and also examples diversity and opinions. It is definitely a book I would put in my class' library.

I received an e-Advanced copy from the publisher for my review through NetGalley.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another cute and colorful book in The Little White Fish series. In this book several animals talk about what makes their daddies the best.
There are not enough childrens’ books about Dads in the world in my opinion and this helps fill that void.
My only complaint is that the last page seems like an abrupt ending.
I received an Advanced copy from the publisher for my review through Net Gallery.

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet story! A must have for Father's Day reading. It's a short one, but just right for toddlers and preschoolers. Nice way to open a discussion on what makes one's daddy special. Illustrations are fabulous and I bet colorful, but having only a Kindle, I don;t have that options! I will be looking for this book as it will make a nice addition to a father's day collection! Love Guido Van Genechten's work!
I received a Kindle ARC in exchange for a fair review from Netgalley.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful vivid colors, wonderfully illustrated! I'd think little people/toddlers (& parents, esp. Dads!) would find this to be among their favorites to be read to them (& to read!)....what a simple, nice story! Probably perfect for that 2-5 y/o age group? Only 10 pages long.
I received this e-ARC from NetGalley, in return for sharing my own unbiased review.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute children's book with adorable, colorful pictures. It immediately catches the eye and follows a flow to keep the reader engaged. The Little White Fish and and his Daddy is a story that starts simple but really builds depth. Great read for a variety of levels and a must have for an early childhood library!

Disclaimer: This book was provided as a preview copy.

[amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really sweet story that highlighted all the favourite things that these children saw in their fathers. The illustrations were very simple, cute, and vibrant as they stood out brightly against the black background. Super cute and fun!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book!

[Lindsey Eick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an e-galley of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I liked this book and it’s gorgeous illustrations, but I thought it could have been just a little longer in length (It ended at 91% on my ebook version).Otherwise, it was a wonderful picture book for young children about the importance of fathers/father figures in children’s lives.

[Elle Markov · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was cute short book perfect for bedtime story-time or for children learning to read. The sea animals and colorful depictions really pull the children in and make reading fun.

We have different little sea animals telling Little White Fish what makes their daddies spacial and unique. It was just so adorable.

Rating 5 out of 5
Read@Book

NetGalley ARC

[Ms. Arca · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a teacher, I am always looking for resources (especially books) that positively show all kinds of families. I thought this cute looking ARC from NetGalley would have potential. I like the concept of this one, but it seems like it isn't finished yet and the dialogue isn't quote edited thoroughly. The idea is sweet, though.

[Hillary Baden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a really cute, short story...perfect for infants and toddlers. The pictures are fun, colorful and attractive. The "moral" of the story is sweet and heartwarming...reminding parents that really all your kids need is your love and attention! (and this book is a great way to spend time with them!)
*I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Little White Fish title has all of his ocean friends telling him why their Daddy is special. Readers and book lovers will love what Little White Fish says is special about his Dad. Great title for toddler story time featuring fathers.
Translation from the Dutch and first publication was in Holland and Belgium.

[Clazzzer C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another charming story about Little White Fish in which he and his friends are comparing their fathers’ skills, talents and size. Little White Fish feels a little overwhelmed at first before realising that his daddy is absolutely perfect also!!