A Fish in Grandpa's Head
This is the story of a boy caring for his grandfather who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
Ever since little Bell learned that fish only have a seven-second memory, he suspected that a fish lived in his grandfather's head. From then on, he conceived the idea of luring the fish out of his grandfather's head.
He tried everything he thought would work—fishing, diving, crying… but nothing worked. One night, Grandma secretly put two fish into the fish tank. When little Bell woke up the next day, he actually thought he had successfully lured the fish out of his grandfather's head! Grandpa smiled and repeated, "I have the smartest grandson in the world."
This humorous yet heartwarming story touches the heart. The fish living in his grandfather's head couldn't hinder the deep bond between grandfather and grandson.
Wei Jia is a picture book writer and she also works as a teacher who teaches early childhood education.
Wei Fan graduated from the Ceramic Art Design program at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, and the Illustration program at Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver. She has published Childhood River and Blue Dress, and her work won the Excellence Award at the 7th China Illustration Biennial.
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Text: Wei Jia
Illustration:
Wei Fan
Published by
Zhejiang Juvenile and Children’s Publishing House, 2025
42 Pages

Text: Wei Jia
Illustration: Wei Fan
Published by Zhejiang Juvenile and Children’s Publishing House, 2025
42 Pages
All Rights Available
English Translation Available



