Water is for fish

Written By Luciënne van der Leije

A first story and picture book by a major new talent

Kaat lives on a fishing boat, along with six sailors who are tough but really nice. She’s very happy there, even though she does have one big wish: she wants to learn how to swim. The men think that’s a silly idea. Because water is for fish. But Kaat doesn’t give up that easily. Puck Koper is one of the most promising young illustrators in the Netherlands. Her debut, Where Is Your Sister?, won the Opera Prima Bologna Ragazzi Prize 2020 and was shortlisted for the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize. She has also received a prestigious Fiep Westendorp incentive award.

Water is for fish

Author & Illustrator: Puck Koper

  • Published February 2023 | Hardback | 17 x 23 cm | 96 pag.

  • A story and pictures to fall in love with 

  • By an award-winning young artist

  • To read aloud (6+) or to read independently (8+)

  • Awarded a Zilveren Griffel

  • Rights sold: Italian

Luciënne van der Leije
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