The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish

The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish is a children's book written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean.

Fast Facts

1. Author: Neil Gaiman
2. Illustrator: Dave McKean
3. Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
4. Publication: 1997
5. Pages: 64
6. Genre: Children's Fiction
7. Ages: 4-7 years
8. ISBN 9780060587031

Plot Synopsis

The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish is the story of a little boy who trades his dad to his best friend for a pair of goldfish. The story follows him and his sister on their adventure to retrieve their dad after their mother finds out what they did.

Critical Reception

• "[W]hat makes this book truly charming is the combination of Gaiman's wit and the remarkable artwork by McKean. Each page is lavishly illustrated with simple ink drawings washed over and filled in with vibrant colors..." - SF Site

• "I'm sure I'm not the first reviewer here to say that I love this book as much as any kid ever could. Great story, great writing, exceptional artwork by the inimitable Dave Mckean. If you don't fall in love with this book, then I'd be willing to wager that you never had a childhood." - Amazon.com user reviews

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