Introducing I Can Read Comics, a new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.

One day, a bored little fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean, where it meets the sun. A wonderful friendship blooms... Only, right in the middle of their fun, the sun starts to set! Fish and Sun is a powerful story about newfound friendship by Sergio Ruzzier.

"Painted seascapes in rich colors warm the early reader comic's minimal text, and small details-Fish sleeps underwater with a small pillow-will draw laughter." (Publishers Weekly)

Fish and Sun is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading.

Junior Library Guild Selection

An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

About the Author
Sergio Ruzzier is a two-time Geisel Honor winning picture book author and illustrator. He was born in Milan, Italy, in 1966, and began his career as an illustrator in 1986. Sergio has written and illustrated many picture books, including Fox and Chick: The Party, a 2019 Geisel Honor Book; Fish and Wave, a 2023 Geisel Honor book; Two Mice; and more. He was a recipient of the 2011 Sendak Fellowship. His work has won many awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Medal for The Room of Wonders and This Is Not a Picture Book!. After many years in Brooklyn, NY, he now lives in a very old house in the Apennine Mountains in northern Italy. Sergio Ruzzier is a two-time Geisel Honor winning picture book author and illustrator. He was born in Milan, Italy, in 1966, and began his career as an illustrator in 1986. Sergio has written and illustrated many picture books, including Fox and Chick: The Party, a 2019 Geisel Honor Book; Fish and Wave, a 2023 Geisel Honor book; Two Mice; and more. He was a recipient of the 2011 Sendak Fellowship. His work has won many awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Medal for The Room of Wonders and This Is Not a Picture Book!. After many years in Brooklyn, NY, he now lives in a very old house in the Apennine Mountains in northern Italy.

Reviews
The understated plot allows new readers to focus on the well-chosen words and meaningful emotional arc, and Ruzzier's slightly bonkers visual world-building keeps things fresh. - Publishers Weekly (starred review) A captivating new duo. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Fish and Sun are two delightful characters who will touch readers' hearts. The perfect story for emergent readers and developing visual learners. - School Library Journal (starred review) Uncluttered watercolor illustrations, in Ruzzier's always imaginative, slightly off-kilter style, reinforce the playful action; the natural language and phonetic patterns will serve readers well; and the emotional drama is just right. - Horn Book (starred review)


Awards
Winner of Publishers Weekly Best Book (United States) and Junior Library Guild Selection (United States) and Bank Street Children's Best Books of the Year (United States) and Kirkus Reviews Best Books (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9780063076631
Author Sergio Ruzzier
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint HarperAlley
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 102g