John and His New Friend Ash

By Brian Edlin

Blue is John's favorite color in the whole wide world. The sky is blue, the sea is blue - and John's very best toy is a blue elephant. So when John goes to the pet store to choose a fish of his very own, there is only one color it could possibly be.

Ash is a bright blue betta fish with long, flowing fins, and from the very first happy wiggle, John knows he has found a friend. Now John is learning how to take care of someone small: clean water, just enough food - not too much - and a good-night talk every single night.

With his blue elephant tucked close beside him and Ash's tank glowing softly across the room, John discovers that loving a friend means showing up for him, every day. A gentle story about choosing with your heart, caring for a first pet, and the two blue friends who make bedtime feel safe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HPMSNTP4
• ISBN13: 9798349619281
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Self Publisher
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3