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In this picture book adaptation of a Grimm fairy tale, a fisherman encounters an enchanted fish that offers to grant wishes. The fisherman's wife, however, is never content with what the fish gives her, leading to a tale of greed and consequence.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jacob Grimm
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