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Too Crowded

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Gil the Goldfish is a picture book about a fish who leaves his bowl in search of open spaces, but finds a world full of interesting and loud creatures. Turtle rescues him and helps him make peace with his home sweet home.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc


A delightful and heartwarming picture book that imparts subtle yet valuable lessons about the significance of sharing, home, and friendship. Gil, the charming goldfish, resides in a cozy fishbowl adorned with 138 pebbles, meticulously counting them each day. However, despite the comfortable surroundings, he feels a sense of congestion and longing for more open spaces. Determined to explore the world beyond his bowl, Gil ventures out, only to discover a vibrant and diverse realm filled with fascinating, yet loud, and potentially hazardous creatures. It becomes evident that life outside the bowl may not be suitable for a fish like Gil. Fortunately, fate intervenes in the form of Turtle, a wise and experienced citizen of the not-so-great outdoors. Turtle comes to Gil's rescue, offering guidance and support as he navigates the challenges of living outside the bowl. Through their journey, Gil learns to appreciate the comforts of his home and the value of friendship. He realizes that there is beauty and wonder in both the familiar and the unfamiliar, and that sometimes, the greatest adventures can be found right within our own backyard. In the end, Gil finds a harmonious balance between his love for his fishbowl and his desire for new experiences. He embraces the importance of sharing his space with others, creating a warm and welcoming environment for both himself and his newfound friends.

A delightful and heartwarming picture book that imparts subtle yet valuable lessons about the significance of sharing, home, and friendship.


Gil, the charming goldfish, resides in a cozy fishbowl adorned with 138 pebbles, meticulously counting them each day.


However, despite the comfortable surroundings, he feels a sense of congestion and longing for more open spaces.


Determined to explore the world beyond his bowl, Gil ventures out, only to discover a vibrant and diverse realm filled with fascinating, yet loud, and potentially hazardous creatures.


It becomes evident that life outside the bowl may not be suitable for a fish like Gil.


Fortunately, fate intervenes in the form of Turtle, a wise and experienced citizen of the not-so-great outdoors.


Turtle comes to Gil's rescue, offering guidance and support as he navigates the challenges of living outside the bowl.


Through their journey, Gil learns to appreciate the comforts of his home and the value of friendship.


He realizes that there is beauty and wonder in both the familiar and the unfamiliar, and that sometimes, the greatest adventures can be found right within our own backyard.


In the end, Gil finds a harmonious balance between his love for his fishbowl and his desire for new experiences.


He embraces the importance of sharing his space with others, creating a warm and welcoming environment for both himself and his newfound friends.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 235 x 287 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728222387

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