Mr. Wishing Went Fishing

Part of G&D Vintage

Author Irma Wilde
Illustrated by George Wilde
Ebook
On sale Jun 02, 2015 | 32 Pages | 978-0-698-41268-2
Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G&D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.

Mr. Wishing decides to go fishing for a pet fish and finds Skipper, a perfect companion. But Skipper needs a friend! Mr. Wishing goes on another rowboat jaunt, but all he manages to catch are a starfish and a crab, which are not the ideal fish bowl companions for Skipper. Finally, Mr. Wishing brings home another fish, Flipper, and Skipper is happy as can be!
Irma Wilde (1907-1991) wrote and illustrated many picture books during the 1950s and 1960s. Many of her books were done in collaboration with her husband, illustrator George Wilde.

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Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G&D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.

Mr. Wishing decides to go fishing for a pet fish and finds Skipper, a perfect companion. But Skipper needs a friend! Mr. Wishing goes on another rowboat jaunt, but all he manages to catch are a starfish and a crab, which are not the ideal fish bowl companions for Skipper. Finally, Mr. Wishing brings home another fish, Flipper, and Skipper is happy as can be!

Author

Irma Wilde (1907-1991) wrote and illustrated many picture books during the 1950s and 1960s. Many of her books were done in collaboration with her husband, illustrator George Wilde.

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