Don't Trust Fish
By Neil Sharpson
The Story
A deeply suspicious nature guide lays out the case against fish — they hide underwater, some are bus-sized, and nobody knows what they're plotting in their mysterious schools.
Why It's Special
For the kid who asks a hundred questions about sharks and then can't sleep, this book turns that jumpy curiosity into full-on giggles instead of nightmares.
- Big idea: Sometimes the funniest way to talk about fear is to take it completely, ridiculously seriously.
- Vibes: Deadpan, absurd, conspiracy-theorist energy aimed squarely at guppies and tuna.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy jokes that build with each page turn
- like to argue and debate silly logic
- are fascinated by sharks, sea creatures, and all things underwater
- respond well to deadpan humor delivered with a straight face
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: Do you think fish really have secret schools? What do you think they'd teach there?
- Story & problem-solving: What's the silliest reason the book gives for not trusting fish?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever seen a fish in real life — at an aquarium, a pond, or on a hook? Did it seem trustworthy to you?
- Imagination: If you had to warn someone about a totally harmless animal, which one would you pick, and why is it secretly dangerous?
