# Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree? - Hardcover

by **Jane Godwin** (Author), **Terry Denton** (Illustrator)

**From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.**

_'Everybody is a genius._  
_But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,_  
_it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.'_  
\- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)

So ... can a fish climb a tree?  
Can a horse drive a car?  
Can a baby bake a cake?

And if they can't, what wonderful things _can_ they do?

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.  

### Author Biography

**Jane Godwin** is the highly acclaimed author of over twenty books for children. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations, including the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Award, the Speech Pathology Awards, The Family Award for Children's Books, and the Australian Book Industry Awards. Jane spends as much time as she can working with young people in schools: running various literature and writing programs, making books and encouraging students in their own creative ventures. Jane lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family.

**Terry Denton** has been creating children's books for over 30 years. He has worked with many top authors, written much-loved picture books and junior fiction novels, won more than 40 children's choice awards and been shortlisted many times in the Children's Book Council of Australia awards. His _Felix and Alexander_ won Picture Book of the Year in 1986. His books include _The Upside-down History of Downunder_ with Alison Lloyd, _The Worm Who Knew Karate_ with Jill Lever, as well as the _Gasp!_ books and the animated TV series, and the world-famous _Just!_ books and _Treehouse_ series with Andy Griffiths. His work is characterised by a devious sense of humor, an adventurous and inventive drawing style and an informed flair for what interests and amuses kids.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.32 x 10.63 x 9.61 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 05, 2024

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