Big Al Audiobook

" This was a really cute book. I used this book to teach descriptive writing to my students and they loved it. We first read half of the book without looking at any pictures. We then discussed all of the different descriptive words the writer used to describe Big Al and the students went and drew Big Al. WE finished the book and compared their fishes with the illustrator's rendition. "

" Gentle picture book about friendship--I love Al's expressions in the illustrations. "

" The moral of the story is never judge by appearance. Big Al was one of the most ugliest sea creatures, but he was really friendly. No one wanted to play or talk with him because they were afraid of him. This made Big Al lonely and sad. Eventually, Big Al becomes liked when he saves the other fish from being taken away by fisherman. Nice story to read aloud and teach a lesson on. "

" Big Al's story is nearly an opposite to Rainbow Fish. Al can't get a friend because he is so big and scary looking. "

" A very nice story about a big, scary, ugly puffer fish that wants to have a friend. "

" Big Al tries to be like everyone else, which fails him in his quest to make friends. He finally is able to help his friends out and they all love him. Okay for teaching kids how important it is to help friends and make good choices. "

" One of my favorite read alouds - Big Al tries so hard to make friends with the little fish! The art work is wonderful too. "

" My students love this book. We read it many times last year and one student asked me, where are all the other Als? They really enjoy the story of a search for friendship. "

" This is our current bedtime favorite. Al is endearing and the illustrations are really gorgeous. The story is very sweet without being too sappy. "

" This story is a excellent example of teaching children about not being prejudiced about others because of their appearance or their difference. "

" The illustrations were nice and colorful, but the story was a bit predictable. "

" I love reading this book to kids. It give that age old lesson that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. They story is about a fish named Big Al who doesn't have any friends because he isn't the prettiest fish in the sea. "

" Great picture book. Talks about how heart is more important than looks. "

" Big Al is a huge and ugly fish that is extremely nice. But, he is very lonely because the other fish are too scared of him. He tries all he can to win their friendship...will it be enough? "

" I read this to a Ms. Flynn's 1st grade class when I was subbing the other day. It is a great story about friends and the pictures are wonderful. I will probably end up buying this book to add to our collection. AWESOME! "

" Appearances can be deceiving especially in the case of big al. He is a big scary fish who just wants some friends. He finally gets his wish when he saves the day by cutting the net that has all his future fish buddies in it. "

" Great book to include on acceptance and friendliness. "

" I absolutely love this book. It teaches children that we are all different and it's okay. I used it on the first week of teaching. I read it to my first graders to teach them that we are all unique and special in our own way "

" This cute story about friendship and not judging by appearances is a winner. It makes a perfect companion to Leo Leonni's Swimmy. "

" A really cute acceptance story. "

" Wonderful story about friendship and not judging anyone by how they look. Great character development story "

" This book discusses Big Al and his need to fit in with the crowd. None of the other fish want to play with him because he is scary but he ends up saving them from the net. He gets stuck but is thrown back into the sea and gains friends. I would use this book to discuss friendship. "

" A great picture book! "

" My kids love this book. It has beautiful pictures, the story is just not my most favorite. "

" cute little story of a little fish that helps a big fish "

" Very predictable storyline, big fish and little fish as main characters, illustrations done in dark tones. "

" A cute enough fable, but I'm sure it's been done better elsewhere. In my opinion, read this from the library but don't buy it. "