Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree? - Jane Godwin
CBCA 2024 Early Childhood Shortlist

Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?

By: Jane Godwin, Terry Denton (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 1 November 2023 | Edition Number 1

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‘Everybody is a genius.
But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.’

-- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!)


So … can a fish climb a tree?
Can a horse drive a car?
Can a baby bake a cake?

And if they can’t, what wonderful things can they do?

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else.
  • A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Notable Book
About the Author

Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed author of over twenty books for children. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations, including the Queensland Premier's Award (Children's Books), and shortlistings in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, the Prime Minister's Literary Award, the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award (Patricia Wrightson Prize), the YABBA Awards, the Speech Pathology Awards, The Family Award for Children's Books, and the Australian Book Industry Awards. Jane spends as much time as she can working with young people in schools: running various literature and writing programs, making books and encouraging students in their own creative ventures. Jane lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family.

About the Illustrator

Terry Denton has been creating children's books for over 30 years. He has worked with many of Australia's top authors, written much-loved picture books and junior fiction novels, won more than 40 children's choice awards and been shortlisted many times in the Children's Book Council of Australia awards. His Felix and Alexander won Picture Book of the Year in 1986. His books include The Upside-down History of Downunder with Alison Lloyd, The Worm Who Knew Karate with Jill Lever, as well as the Gasp! books and the animated TV series, and the world-famous Just! books and Treehouse series with Andy Griffiths. His work is characterised by a devious sense of humour, an adventurous and inventive drawing style and an informed flair for what interests and amuses kids.
Industry Reviews
‘Godwin’s succinct, well-worded text lends itself well to reading aloud during classroom and library storytimes … Denton’s colorful, playful illustrations brighten every page with multiple characters and intriguing details. An imaginative picture book.’ – Booklist

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