A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish

A Bank Street Best Book 2025
CCBC Choices 2025
A Must-Read May Children’s Book Release – BabyLibrarians
2025 Kansas NEA Reading Circle List

★ “Scott’s digitally rendered illustrations convey a sense of movement both in the characters and the rushing water, and Bernstrom’s light, rhyming narrative bounds along with equal liveliness. Bear and fish have wonderfully expressive faces that imbue the simple story with plenty of emotion as the bear learns one should be careful what one wishes for. A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish should appeal to readers who love fast, funny stories, as well as fans of the previous book who want to see what the hungry, hapless bear has gotten up to.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Thrilling, immersive fun.” —Kirkus Reviews

“4.5 stars. “Magic….the previous story starring bear was a bear, a bee and a honey tree; pair these two together!” —Youth Services Book Review

“Funny, sweet….masterfully written.” — Imagination Soup (Best Picture Books of 2024 — so far)

“Simple words create an engaging, rhyming and gorgeous outdoor quest along with beautiful illustrations….In this summer sequel to “A Bear, A Bee and a Honey Tree,” Bernstrom and Scott are back with a fun flowing river adventure. Readers will appreciate Bear, his thoughtfulness and the funny fish.” —BendNest Parenting

“An excellent addition to anyone’s storytime repertoire.” —Gabrielle Stoller, Meridien Library District, IN

“A perfect companion to A Bear, A Bee and a Honey Tree… Perfect storytime pick.” —Andrea Lorenz, East Grand Forks Campbell Library, MN

“A great addition to storytimes!” —Keri Bradeen, Head of Children’s Services, Somerville Public Library, MA