A Friend for Eddy
A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha is a delightful children’s book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024. This 40-page edition, written in English, tells the story of Eddy, a lonely goldfish who yearns for companionship. When he spots two potential friends outside his fishbowl, he takes a leap of faith, leading to unexpected revelations about friendship and empathy.
Readers will find a humorous narrative that explores themes of connection and social dynamics through Eddy’s adventurous leap. The story unfolds with a blend of suspense and comedy, as Eddy discovers that his new friends are not what they seem. Ann Kim Ha’s bold illustrations enhance the storytelling, making this book an engaging choice for young audiences during bedtime or story-time.
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When Eddy the goldfish takes a leap of faith to be closer to his new friends, his perspective of the world widens in unexpected ways. A funny story about building empathy and making connections, for fans of LeUyen Pham, Dan Santat, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and Michael Hall.
Eddy is a lonely goldfish stuck inside his fishbowl. He would love to have a friend to swim and play and blow bubbles with. Soon, on the other side of the glass, he spies not one but two new friends. After days of playing games together, Eddy leaps out of his bowl to be closer to them. And that’s when he realizes that his two friends are really the inquisitive eyes of A CAT! Oh, no! Luckily for Eddy, friendship can be found in unexpected places.
A Friend for Eddy is funny and suspenseful, and observant readers will delight in seeing Eddy’s mistake before he does. Ann Kim Ha’s clever, bold illustrations will hold the attention of the youngest children, making A Friend for Eddy a wonderful choice for bedtime and story-time sharing.
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