I'm not going to lie, the first time I read through this book, I was a little bit confused and did not enjoy it as much as the second time. The first time through, I didn't understand the appeal or approve very much of the fact that the little fish was "stealing" from another, with no sense of conscience or remorse and was also getting away with it. Of course, I missed the story completely, as I was only half paying attention. I was very drawn to the simple cute illustrations, so I picked it up and brought it home before actually reading. My second read through, I read it to my husband, who from the beginning, got a kick out of it and was chuckling nonstop. Of course, then it hit me, the fish is an A-hole. It is designed to be funny. And *spoiler alert* (view spoiler)[ he does NOT as I had previously anticipated but was incorrect, get away with it. I found the unspecified ending to be a particular delight, and that to me left room to wonder, "is that fish still alive?" (hide spoiler)] That cracked me up- because that little fish was a total jerk. And yes, I now love the book. It is deliciously eccentric with if you can believe it quiet obnoxious tones. So great!