Cover of One less fish

One less fish

by Kim Michelle Toft

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Twelve bright angelfish dance happily among the coral, but when divers arrive, the number begins to change. As the fish count down, vibrant silk illustrations bring the magical Great Barrier Reef to life, teaching young readers about subtraction and the beauty of ocean creatures. Dive into this shimmering underwater adventure that combines fun counting with a gentle environmental message.

Representation & Themes

CountingSubtractionFishesCoral reef animalsEnvironmental Awareness

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0881063231
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
1998
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
313

Subjects

Counting -- Juvenile literature.Subtraction -- Juvenile literature.Fishes -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature.Fishes.Coral reef animals.Environmental protection.Counting.Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)Juvenile literatureFishesCountingSubtractionCoral reef animalsEnvironmental protectionChildren's fictionFishes, fictionChild and youth non-fiction

Places

Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)Australia