I backed it on Kickstarter and it's definitely the thing I'm happiest I backed.

I backed it on Kickstarter and it's definitely the thing I'm happiest I backed. Jonathan Tweet​ actually knows how to write a children's book. I read Michael Chabon's kids book last night, and while it's pretty good, it shows that writing a book for children is not the same as writing for adults. Jonathan does it right. And Karen's art is perfect.

Originally shared by Grandmother Fish

In one week, Grandmother Fish releases nationwide and Karen and I hope we can count on you to help us make a big splash. Two years ago, an agent reviewed the book but declined to take it because he didn’t think it was appealing. Meanwhile, a publisher of children’s nature books considered picking up Grandmother Fish, but a teacher advised them against it. He said that schools wouldn’t want it and that preschool is too young for kids to learn about evolution. These people didn’t think that the world was ready for an evolution book aimed at kids this young. In September, we find out whether they were right. I don’t think they were, and neither do you. When the book releases on September 6th, we’re going to be asking everyone to help us spread the word. Sharing posts on social media is the best way to help us out, and talking to people in person is great, too. You can also talk the book up at your favorite independent bookstore. So far, Karen and I owe all our success to supporters like you, and we are counting on you to help us once again as we make this release too big for people to ignore. Thank you.

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