Captain Starfish

Captain Starfish book cover
CAPTAIN STARFISH DAVINA BELL with illustrations by ALLISON COLPOYS Abrams Books for Young Readers New York
Captain Starfish

Captain Starfish

Alfie wants to participate in the best parts of being a kid, from his friend Antoinette’s birthday party to the relay races at school. But his shyness keeps him from engaging. When Alfie wakes up with That Feeling on the morning of yet another big event—the underwater costume parade—his mom takes him to the aquarium. There, Alfie meets a starfish who shines so boldly Alfie feels small. But suddenly, a tiny clownfish swims up to Alfie for a quick hello and retreats again. Alfie begins to understand that there’s a happy medium between hiding away and being the star, and that he needs to come out of hiding every once and awhile to make meaningful connections. 

About This Book

By: Davina Bell
Illustrated by: Allison Colpoys
Published by: Abrams Books for Young Readers an imprint of Abrams
3-7Age Range
3.2 AR
32Pages
Overcoming ChallengesSubject
AD540LLexile
5-20 minsReading Time
MGuided Reading
MFountas & Pinnell
28DRA