All the trout at the Fishtastic Theater School can breathe out of water—except for Etta, the school’s costume designer. No matter how hard she tries, Etta can’t unlock her Fishtastic magic. When the theater troupe swims down the Iowa River to perform at Iowa City’s Hancher Auditorium, Etta discovers something very important that they’ve left behind. Can Etta save the show even though she’s not magical?

Inspired by the fish sculptures installed along the walkways welcoming visitors to Hancher, Fishtastic! is a delightful blend of lovable characters and whimsical watercolor illustrations that celebrate the joy of discovering your own path to enchantment.

Tess Weaver is an award-winning author of four picture books, including Opera Cat. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jennifer Black Reinhardt is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including Always by My Side: A Stuffie Story, and has illustrated books written by Newbery medalists and winners. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa.