Ella and Ava both receive a fish to care for. Yet, after a visit to the pet store, things don't quite go the way they expect...
Ella and the Exploding Fish is a humorous story that shares an important message about personal responsibility and what's best for our marine creatures.
A children's book where the surprises just keep coming.
Join Ella and her sister, Ava, as they discover the joy of caring for a marine creature. Yet it isn't all joy, as the sisters soon learn. Their beloved fish appear to thrive in only one type of environment ... but why are both fish getting bigger?
This light-hearted and genuinely surprising book will keep you and your little ones on their toes until the very end! Designed to be both humorous and moving, it also teaches an important lesson about personal responsibility.
- Recommended ages: for 0 - 6yrs old
- Author: Teigan Margetts
- Illustrator: Alvin Mulyono
- Size: 11" x 8.5" landscape (27.5 x 21cm)
- Cover: heavy softcover (300GSM)
- Pages: medium inside pages (200GSM)
An excerpt from the story
When Ella and Ava got home, they put their fish in their new homes and decorated their tanks.
The next morning, they woke up early to check how their fish were going. But something wasn't quite right.
"Do you think our fish look a bit bigger today?" asked Ella.
"I'm not sure? Maybe we should feed them a bit less?" replied Ava.
"Good idea!" said Ella.
Ava woke up the next day to Ella squealing.
"Come quick! COME QUICK!" Ella yelled. "Something's happened!"
Praise for Ella and the Exploding Fish
"Sceptics will think that children don't need this book, but in a world where children are becoming more socially aware and conscious of what's going on, we can't afford to not have a book like this available to young minds." Jess Just Reads.
Most Ethicool Books are designed for ages 0 - 6 years old, but are frequently read by much older children, too.
All our stories average 500-750 words in length.
About the Company
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A better world starts with better children's books
Hey world! We're Ethicool.
We create remarkable children's books about the world's big issues, inspiring kids to create positive change.
Why the big issues? Well, because our little ones are ready. They get it. They're perceptive, intelligent and capable; they're ready to grow up and make the world a better place. They have the answers, the solutions, and the motivation to not only fulfill their own dreams, but to make our planet more equitable and sustainable.
And we have the stories to get them started.
Creating art, not just books
Creating a better world is an important mission, so we partner with the world's most talented authors and illustrators to create books that are not just meaningful, but truly BEAUTIFUL to read and stunning to look at.
The potential of little ones
Ethicool was founded in 2020 by Australian husband and wife team, Teigan Margetts and Stuart French.
When tucking their two young sons into bed every night, they would often invent stories about the world's big issues, with their little ones playing the starring role of saving the day.
They quickly realised that their children not only understood the issues, but wanted to do more about them.
Wanting to teach their sons more, Teigan and Stu turned to children's books. But, as they browsed through the hundreds of books they owned, they couldn't find a single one that inspired great change.
And so, Ethicool was born: a children's book company that helps little ones change the world.
Living our values: sustainable from start to finish
Creating books usually requires cutting down even more trees.
But not ours! Ethicool's books are printed using recycled or sustainably-sourced papers, as well as soy-based inks.
Our books have been extensively tested for durability by the most unforgiving testers (toddlers!), so you won't be looking to throw them away after a few weeks' reading.
Giving back to the planet
Ethicool Books is immensely proud to be a partner of 1% for the Planet!
1% for the Planet members have given back more than $US265 million to the environment, simply by donating 1% of their revenue every single year, regardless of whether they've made a profit.
It's an incredibly simple model, but one of immense value - financially, environmentally, and culturally.
It means we're actively invested in living our beliefs and contributing to a cause that is passionate about solving the right problems, and on a global scale.
