Summer Reading #5 ‘My Pet Goldfish’ by Catherine Rayner

✨ About the Book

A gentle and touching story that explores the special bond between a child and their pet.

Through the story of a goldfish, young readers are invited to reflect on care, connection, and emotions, while also discovering interesting facts about these fascinating animals.

📖 Book Information

• Author & Illustrator: Catherine Rayner
• Topic: Children’s fiction, pets, goldfish
• Age: 6–8
• Pages: 32
• Level: A1
• Skills: Reading

🎯 Learning Aims

• Learn interesting facts about goldfish
• Reflect on the relationship between a pet and its owner

💡 Language & Learning Focus

Children can learn and practise:

• Everyday action verbs
• Adjectives to describe feelings
• Vocabulary related to:
  • Fish
  • Habitats

🌐 Learn More

• About the author: Catherine Rayner

🎥 Watch & Listen

• Listen to the author reading the book:
  https://youtu.be/c0IvfjAt41k
• Watch the author painting a goldfish:
  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CV5Q6-ZqeJ1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

📎 Resources

Summer Reading #5 – My Pet Goldfish (Activities)
Summer Reading #5 My Pet Goldfish by Catherine Rayner