To Catch a Little Fish

Critters of the Night

by Mercer Mayer

Thistle Howl proudly drags her fishing catch home to show Momma.  But her "little fish"--a big, slimy octopus--does not adjust well to being a pet, and soon crawls back to the swamp.  

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 1996

About the author

Mercer Mayer is an American children's author and illustrator. He has published over 300 books, using a wide range of illustrative styles. Mayer is best known for his Little Critter and Little Monster series of books.

Reviews

[Rodopa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Kindergartner read the book both of us enjoyed it tremendously. Is is one of those books that has humor, fun illustration, and just the right amount of gross and dark elements to delights that age group.

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute picture book with a spooky tale and illustrations. Little critter catches a small fish and keeps it as a pet; she finds it amusing but the mother has some reconsidering thoughts.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The critters of the night series are just FUN. Thistle catches a little fish (a giant octopus) and takes him home to eat. But the fish escapes and as a stormy night rolls in, Thistle wants to maker sure her little fish is okay.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

as close to perfect a book you'll find for 4-7 year old crowd