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In an age of such obsession with appearance, this simple tale of a big, gentle fish and the qualities that make friendship real will touch children and encourage them to look again. Andrew clements is the author of the enormously popular frindle. See all books authored by andrew clements, including frindle, and no talking, and more on. Knowitall link the author to the literature andrew clements believes good books make good things happen in real life. Big al tries to change his appearance by wrapping himself in seaweed, puffing himself up, and burying himself in the sand so he looks friendlier. More than eighty of my books have been published, and im grateful to report that many millions of copies. Then one day, in a display of strength and heroism, big al proves that the true test of a friend is how he acts, not how he looks. Narrator kevin frees pleasant, sympathetic voice delivers this tale with just the right touch. They all think that big al is very big and very scary. Big al is able to use his sharp teeth to free the fish. Big al seems destined to swim alone, until a fishermans net drops silently around all the fish, and big al has the chance to put his teeth to good use. Big al by andrew clements scholastic books for kids.

Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Big al by yoshi and andrew clements overview in an age of such obsession with appearance, this simple tale of a big, gentle fish and the qualities that make friendship real will touch children and encourage them to look again. It teaches a lesson of friendship and not judging a person by appearances. He began his writing as a senior high school student in springfield high school. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit.

Despite all his attempts at disguises, though, big al still scares off all potential companions. This story is about a fifth grade boy who tries to g. Yoshis illustrations are alive with the magnificent colors of tropical fish. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew clements. Big al by andrew clements, yoshi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two christopher awards and an edgar award. Big al fights his way free before joining the other grateful fish, who welcome him as their new friend and hero.

Big al by andrew clements in the wide blue sea there was a very friendly fish named big al. He tries lots of different ways to make friends from wrapping himself in seaweed to changing colour so that he can fit in with a school fish. And big al is rendered full of expression, from his longing for friendship to the fierceness of his courage. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Big al is a childrens picture book written by andrew clements and illustrated by yoshi kogo.

Then one day, in a display of strengthand heroism, big al proves that the true test of a friend is how he acts, nothow he looks. In june 2015 it was named the phoenix award winner for 2016 as the best book that did not win a major award when. Big al by andrew clements picture book studio, 1998 big al is a fish who wants to make friends. Big al by andrew clements and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Bestsellers new releases recommended award winners coming soon free public domain free premium 50% off 50 specials browse all. This packet allows you to have students work on grades 35 language arts skills, including. He tries everything he can think of to make friends, but nothing seems to work. Big al and shrimpy book by andrew clements, yoshi kogo.

Fiction in the deep blue sea swims big al, a bighearted fish who is as loveable as he is scarylooking. Big al has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book is about a fish named al who wants to have friends but all the fish are afraid of him. Big al is the friendliest fish in the deep blue sea but his enormous size, sharp teeth and huge eyes scare away all the other fish.

His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the. One day a bunch of the fish get caught in a fishing net and need help to escape. And in the whole wide blue sea you cant find a nicer fish. Big al is a well known picture book by andrew clements. Clements graduated from northwestern university and took one extra year for preparation as a teacher. Big al paperback september 1, 1991 by andrew clements author. Andrew clements may 29, 1949 november 28, 2019 was an american writer of many childrens books. Big al is the friendliest and nicest fish in the entire ocean and really wants to make friends. Big al book by andrew clements official publisher page simon.

I double and triple checked the order and the size of the book was not mentioned anywhere on the order. Using books to support social emotional development. He bites a hole in the net and allows the fish to escape, but in his efforts, he himself is caught. Of course he would rather swim with the others, but his size, his great big fish eyes, and his mouthful of sharp teeth frighten away any fish that sees him. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He tries lots of different ways to make friends from wrapping himself in seaweed to changing colour so that he can fit in with a. Big al book by andrew clements half price books marketplace.

Big al by andrew clements books, resources, supplies. He tries everything he can think of from disguising himself with seaweed to burrowing under the ocean floor so hell look smaller. While other fish swim together in schools, big al swims alone nothing but him and the seaweed. See more ideas about rainbow fish, rainbow and big al. Mar 22, 2004 big al is one huge, puffy, scary, fiercelooking fish. The other fish are afraid of him because he is different. Yoshis remarkable batik illustrations capture all the charm and emotion of big al s character. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew. In the deep blue sea swims big al, a bighearted fish who is as loveable as he is scarylooking.

A sequel, big al and shrimpy, was published in 2002. Yoshis remarkable batik illustrations capture all the charm and emotion of big als character, and. Big al in an age of such obsession with appearance, this simple tale of a big, gentle fish and the qualities that make friendship real will touch children and encourage them to look again. Big al, written by andrew clements and illustrated by yoshi, is a story about friendship and acceptance. This was an avenue for him to practice as a teacher and describes it as a bittersweet experience with the hard work and the fun involved too. Then one frightening day, when a fishing net captures the other fish, big al gets the chance to prove what a wonderful friend he can be. Big al, an ugly and fiercelooking fish, longs for friends, but all the other fish flee whenever he approaches them. Then one day, a net drops down from above and catches many little fish. Order of andrew clements books andrew clements is an american author who writes childrens books. I always enjoyed a handful of his books, but this is one i never read and was excited to read. Big al book by andrew clements official publisher page. Andrew clements was born in camden, new jersey in 1949.

The following are the best books authored by andrew clements. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Andrew clements taught creative writing in a series of summer high school workshops. In 2005, andrew clements 2002 a week in the woods clinched the keystone to reading book award and iowa childrens choice award. But because big al is large and scarylooking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. Big al by andrew clements, 9780689817229, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He has written a few series, including the pets to the rescue series, the jake drake series and more. In 2001, clements 1999 book the landry news clinched the simon honor book award. See more ideas about andrew clements, frindle and author studies. However, big al has a very hard time getting other fish to be his friend because of his large size and scary appearance. This frisky tale from the bestselling author of the jake drake books is sure to help young readers understand that its what is inside that counts.