Other editions of book I Used to Be a Fish: The Story of Evolution

From debut author-illustrator Tom Sullivan comes a surprising and innovative picture book that is both a light introduction to the science of evolution and a tribute to every child’s power to dream big.In I Used to be a Fish, a boy is inspired by a pet fish and fueled by imagination to tell a whimsical version of his own life story, which mirrors the process of human evolution. Children—and adults—will love the Seussian absurdity of this tale.The book features a timeline of life on earth and an author’s note, which includes important facts about evolution.

Where do we come from? Well, millions and millions of years ago, we were all fish (sort of). Travel back in time for a whistle-stop tour through our long journey from fish, to monkeys, to cavemen, to . . . YOU! Discover the incredible journey of human evolution with this accessible, fun-filled picture book.Bold, witty and playful, with striking Jon Klassen style illustrations, this delightfully funny tale is perfect for curious young readers.