You Can't Walk a Fish!

by Willever, Lisa Funari

• ISBN13: 9780967922713
• ISBN10: 0967922712
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Franklin Mason Pr

Summary

The second book in the Matthew McFarland series and Matthew is back! This time, he wants a dog, but unfortunately, his father doesn't agree. He explains that a dog will be too much work and suggests a fish. Determined to prove his father wrong, Matthew offers to dog-sit his neighbor's puppy. Will a week spent with Puddles be everything Matthew wished? Told in humorous rhymes, this story is a must for every kid who loves a pet and every kid who would love to have a pet. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, The Four Foundation. In addition, two pages are saved to publish the work of 6-9 year olds through our Guest Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. This contest has become immensely popular with schools, teachers, and parents and a large part of our marketing program. Other marketing aspects for this title are Easter, Spring, and Teamwork

Author Biography

Lisa Funari-Willever is the author of 16 books for children and teachers and is a former elementary school teacher in the city of Trenton, NJ. As a past member of the New Jersey Education Association (state teachers union), the National Education Association, and New Jersey Reading Association, her titles have received enormous support nationwide. She has had books featured on the Rosie O’Donnell Show and at the White House, as well as named to the prestigious New Jersey Battle of the Books List. A graduate of Trenton State College, she is married to Todd Willever, a captain in the Trenton Fire Department, and the mother of Jessica, Patrick, and Timothy. They are also in the process of adopting a little girl from Moldova. Lisa is a member of Authors and Illustrators Who Visit Schools and visits 70-80 schools, each year, all over the country and world.