# Goldfish on Vacation - Hardcover

by **Sally Lloyd-Jones** (Author), **Leo Espinosa** (Illustrator)

**From a _New York Times_ bestselling author and a rising-star illustrator comes a humorous tale based on an amazing-but-true story about the summer a city fountain was used as a goldfish pond.**

H, Little O, and Baby Em are stuck in the city for the summer with only their pet goldfish--Barracuda, Patch, and Fiss--for company. It's looking like it might be a pretty boring vacation, but one day, something exciting happens. Someone starts fixing up the old fountain down the street--the one Grandpa says horses used to drink from before everyone had cars--and a sign appears: "Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." H, Little O, and Baby Em can't wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City, this charming tale of one special summer will delight readers young and old. Author's Note included.

Praise for _How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister_ by Sally Lloyd-Jones:  
"This book is **adorable, original, well-illustrated and fabulous**." --_The_ _New York Times_

Praise for _Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph_, illustrated by Leo Espinosa:  
"Espinosa creates **colorful, dynamic images that burst from the page**." --_Booklist_

### Author Biography

Sally Lloyd-Jones is the author of the _New York Times_ bestseller _How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister_ and its companions, _How to Get Married . . . by Me, the Bride_ and _How to Get a Job . . . by Me, the Boss_. She has written many other books for children, including _Poor Doreen_ and _The House That's Your Home_. She spent her childhood in Africa and England and now lives in New York City. Visit her at sallylloyd-jones.com, or on Twitter @sallylloydjones.

Leo Espinosa received the Founder's Award from the Society of Illustrators for _Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph,_ which was also a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year. His illustrations have graced the pages of the _New Yorker, Wired, Esquire,_ and the _New York Times,_ among many other publications. He is also a commercial artist whose work can be seen on toys, games, stationery, and clothing. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, he lives with his family in Salt Lake City. Learn more at studioespinosa.com.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 10, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Goldfish on Vacation

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.1

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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