My Book of Ten Fishes

audiobook

My Book of Ten Fishes

by Rosalie G. Mendel

EN·~7 minutes

Chapters

Description

Step into an underwater world where the creatures themselves become storytellers. Each chapter opens with a lively voice—whether it’s a star‑shaped starfish boasting its five prickly arms or a salmon bragging about its epic river‑to‑sea journey. The gentle narration turns scientific facts into curious conversations, inviting listeners to explore how these animals eat, grow, and survive.

The collection features a colorful cast: a hard‑shelled lobster explaining its molting ritual, a crab describing its sideways walk, a mighty shark revealing its rows of razor‑sharp teeth, and a massive whale that spouts water high into the air. Illustrated by Hazel Frazee, the vivid pictures complement the narration, painting vivid scenes of reefs, rivers, and icy northern seas. Listeners will hear about hunting techniques, migration patterns, and the surprising habits of each sea dweller.

Perfect for young explorers, the book blends education with imagination, turning marine biology into a friendly chat with nature’s most fascinating residents. A delightful listening experience that sparks curiosity about the ocean’s hidden lives.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 minutes (6K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2017-12-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RG

Rosalie G. Mendel

Known today for a charming early 20th-century children's book about sea life, this writer introduced young readers to fish and shore creatures in short, lively pieces meant to spark curiosity.

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