The Cods of Cape Cod

by Ed Shankman

The team who brought grins to young readers with The Boston Balloonies and I Met a Moose in Maine have created a third charmer about a family of codfish and their friends. According to Shankman's rhyming narrative: The Cods of Cape Cod / Love their summer vacation, / And though they could go / Anywhere in the nation, / They keep coming back / To their favorite location, / 'Cause they know that Cape Cod's / A vacation sensation! The Cods of Cape Cod / Have a house on the beach, / And it's just the right size, / With a fish tank for each. . . . To this colorful fish-friendly house come the Cods' many fishy friends, shrimp comes from Sandwich, bass from Mashpee, swordfish from Chatham, and so on. And boy, do they know how to have fun!

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Susan Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovers of Cape Cod will enjoy this whimsical tale in rhyme about a charming cod family hosting family and friends at their sunny beach cottage. Fishy folk come from every Cape town - and kids will enjoy reading the name of their favorite one - to enjoy hours of swimming, sand play, and marshmallow roasts. Fanciful illustrations show all types of fish cavorting and sandcastle building.
This is the perfect book to pack on your next Cape getaway and the kids will giggle at all the fish antics. Read this to them in bed and it is sure to put beach time memories in their sleepy little heads!

[Terry]

To read what made us laugh, read our full review on the Reading Tub website.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books to read to my daughter. Beautiful and bright with a great simple rhyme scheme that makes for a book that flows easily. It is truly a joy to read.