Five Silly Fishermen

by Roberta Edwards

Book Overview

Illus. in full color. Five fishermen go out in a boat and think that only four come back, until they realize the silly counting mistake they have made. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679800921
• ISBN13: 9780679800927
• Release Date: October 1989
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

great first grade read alone

AR level 1.5, great beginning reading book, my son who is not thrilled with reading loves to read this book. A story about 5 fishermen, who a good at fishing, but not so good at counting how many fishermen there are, a little girl comes a long and saves the day, and she gets all the fish. But the fishermen are happy they have each other. 32 pages if you enjoy this kind of book, Try "Sir Small and the Dragonfly" Level 1.8.

The first book I ever read on my own

This was hands down my favorite book as I was learning how to read. I remember sitting in our guest room by myself and reading this book from the begging to the end all by myself. I screamed with joy and ran downstairs to tell my mother, who was probably proud of me but also annoyed with how I screamed and ran down the stairs. I always wondered who wrote this book, and if they see this, then thanks. It's a funny book that tells a good story and children will love it.

math/literature combo

This is a wonderful addition to a home or K/1st library collection. The story and illustrations are whimsical. The math "mistake" is great practice for youngsters with problem solving. This is an entertaining book for emergent readers to read on their own or to be used as a read aloud.

Funny and a great read for kids!

What a comical book! My son loves it and it was easy for him to read and understand.

My kids Loved it!

My kids laughed all the way through it. They were given a chance to count and talk through the fishermen and their mistakes. My oldest read it and laughingly told me I had to read it to my 2 1/2 year old. Fishing is very big in our house and the book was picked for that connection but is well worth reading.