If a Dolphin Were a Fish

Physical & Behavioral Adaptation

by Loran Wlodarski

If A Dolphin Were a Fish is the clever story of a dolphin who imagines that she is a fish, a turtle, a bird, an octopus, or even a shark or manatee. She (and the readers) learn how special she really is and how special each of her other animal friends are too. The Creative Minds section has teaching trivia, crafts and games related to dolphins and some of her sea-creature friends.

Genres: Fiction, Animals, Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2006

Reviews

[Terry]

This is an engaging picture book that will get kids involved in the "what-ifs" and discerning information about life in the ocean. Highly recommended by a K-1 class.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book about the differences between mammals, fish, birds, etc. Perfect for kids who get those groups confused!!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Realistic art and cute and funny! You get to pretend a dolphin is mixed with other ocean animals, such as a fish and learn about both animals.

[Bern · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're classifying sharks and dolphins in homeschool science today. This book was great for picking up characteristics that helped indentify dolphins as mammals.

[ACS Book-finder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delfina is a dolphin who wonders what it might be like to be another animal. The reader learns about other animals and how they live compared to Delfina, the dolphin.

The illustrations are wonderful and help to keep the reader engaged. They flow (like water) with a gentle artistry and the use of watercolors is beautifully executed. This is a beautifully written story - simply stated but engaging and educational. I recommend this book to everyone especially elementary children. There is a section in the back called "For Creative Minds". This is an educational section for further learning.

DISCLOSURE: A complimentary copy was provided by Arbordale Publishing to facilitate this review. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer. No compensation was received for this review.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If a Dolphin were a Fish" is a wonderful book, filled with interesting and detailed illustrations. This book would be a wonderful addition to an ocean unit or a multi-cultural unit. The concept of the book is to understand that every creature is unique in their own way. Its an easy, yet enticing read for elementary ages. Included are three learning activity pages to get the reader involved in with the the many themes of the book. Its a must have!

[Kaycee Greenwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is awesome for teachers! This could be a great way to introduce sea life to students in a way that they could understand. What excited me the most is the content in the back of the book. It has all types of facts about dolphins and creative activities. This book is very classroom friendly.

[Emma Biays · Rating 5 out of 5]

If a Dolphin Were a Fish is a creative story about a single dolphin and what makes her different from other sea creatures. It makes learning facts extremely easy and fun. It is personalized, so it helps kids relate to the story and each animal. It gives interesting and accurate facts, and even has extra facts at the end. This book could be extremely helpful to teachers and students alike.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful concept book about what makes a dolphin a dolphin. Almost an exploration of the dolphin as a mammal, but not quite. We really enjoyed the colorful pictures.