The Fish Who Found the Sea Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Alan Watts (Author), Dan Akers (Narrator), Sounds True (Publisher)

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A rediscovered treasure for a new generation: the first and only story for children ever written by Alan Watts.

Alan Watts, beloved for bringing a childlike wonder to the spiritual journey, once wrote a story for children. The Fish Who Found the Sea brings this delightful and wise parable to life for a new generation. Here is a story as timely as it is entertaining - sharing a key message about getting into harmony with the flow of life.

In this tale of a tail, we meet a fish with a curiously familiar problem - he’s gotten himself so mixed up that he spends all his time chasing himself in circles! Only the Great Sea knows how to help our poor fish get out of the mess he’s created with his own runaway thoughts. Here is a parable that perfectly captures the wit and wisdom that have made Alan Watts a timeless teacher we will never outgrow.

Listening Length

8 minutes
Author

Alan Watts
Narrator

Dan Akers
Audible release date

July 14, 2020
Language

English
Publisher

Sounds True
ASIN

B089QQV8VK
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	8 minutes
Author	Alan Watts
Narrator	Dan Akers
Audible.com Release Date	July 14, 2020
Publisher	Sounds True
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B089QQV8VK
Best Sellers Rank	#91,394 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #418 in Children's Fish Books (Books) #819 in Animal Fiction for Children #834 in Animals for Children

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After all these years...

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020

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I was delighted to read the only children's book written by Alan Watts. I purchased this book with the intention of giving it to a neighborhood girl age 5 who lives a few houses from mine on this street, but I may keep it. I am a fan of Alan Watts and his philosophy truly informed me for many years. Now, at 88, I have saved many of his books.

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Historybuff

Watts is a genius. I did not say that....yet.

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021

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Illustrations are perfect. Watts makes me want to go back and read every book ever written by anyone who has every written. In the end, we understand the routine is in cohoots, coersion with the randomness.
I did not ask for this deep thinking with a children's book that gave me elation and simultaniously feelings of COVID- as though my DNA was literally scrambling itself. My 26 six year old son told me I need to check Watt's out, and his latest great suggestion was to stop wearing coats that look like bathrobes so of course I had to check this Watts dude out. I wondered if as a kid, the peers Watts played baseball with and I am certain he played baseball because who's named Allen who didn't play baseball. Did the other players joke, "Hey, who's on first? Watts on second??!" If that never happened, I apologize. I work with a man named Dick Wadd - no joke. Short story long, I am engrossed in The Book, incredible writing. Still waiting for my signed copy. The only difference between waits and watts is the "I".

Truth be told, I haven't gotten past the dedication page, but as one writer to another, has that ever sounded right to you. I've spent more time thinking about the one sentence " dead"-ication page then the first and last lines of every book I've published.

I have confidence from my son so I gave you only five stars. I tried for 9 but don't want to be banned again. My son reassured me all the stars in the sky mean way more to you than any trolls and weirdos 'opinions on Amazon. No, he isn't stalking...umm, meant talking about me.

Back to the book, The Book, a bit cliched title but you are apparently alowed this sort of outlandsish obviousness because that is who you are. Beats The Bible - that just sounds like a baby titled it at 3 months old and maybe Jesus did, but that whole story is getting a bit old, don't you agree?

You need to be the new Gates, the new Shakespeare, Madonna, JLO, the author who wrote the pulitzer Prize winning documentary, "Watts his Name?" Run in 2024, Watts!/West! ticket. I will have to cover my face - perhaps a Burka but I will help you. I may actually vote if I get a stay by 2024.

Well, enough about me. My son, Matt, is your biggest fan, besides me. Seriously, Mr. Watts, you have a following in northern New Jersey, of all places! We don't even have full sets of teeth. In fact, you should do a pod or a show in every state -your name was made for it - Watt's in New Jersey, Watt's in Tennessee? etc. It's endless, and I can be your scribe- especially when we travel business class to Paris! Did I mention I'm a "writer" - as oposed to a lefter, but I can learn to give up the arm rest and the window seat - jeez. Let's take the book route first, Then the Oscars. Just change the cover.

NIce meeting you. My books are listed under Elizabeth Hoban (non-fiction) and LIz Hoban.(fiction) I'll give you some free advise (non-fiction) If I don't hear from you in the next ten years, there will be consequences. Yeah!! Watts in Burma? What's in the Arctic? I do want to know? Like the "click click" languge my son says is so wrong but when I say it - there is no question whom I'm referring to. You know the click click language? If not, we are no longer business partners. Let's sart with Watts in Walla Walla? I'll be your straight woman, or not. Personal Assistant pays better anyway. x

If you've read this far then the enire northern NJ fan base is shot to hell. My son may need to move out.

So all the best, you can call me Bette if I call you Al? No, okay,
Izzy Hoban

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Beautiful "children's" book for adults

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020

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I love Alan Watts! I love the illustrator. I bought this with the intention of possibly giving it away as a gift, (to justify the millionth book I bought this month) but the illustrations were so beautiful and the story so sweet, I decided to gift it to myself. Definitely a good reminder to be more in the moment and to have fun doing it.

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Jason Bunting

Nice Idea

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021

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Was expecting better, but wasn't surprised. I mean, Watts is Watts, after all, but a book geared towards kids shouldn't be this wordy. Instead of elegant metaphors, it feels clunky and better suited to a young teenager. Maybe children's books in Alan's day were like this, but... Oh well, still nice to have, as the illustrations are very well done.

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Dylan Ozmore

Beautiful

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020

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Wow. What beautiful art and story. Such a gift for this to be published newly. Thank you!

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Brian Jacobson

Great book, but language is a bit advanced.

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2022

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I LOVE Alan Watts. I bought this book for 4 year old. He likes the book, however, I feel some of the words and phases are a bit over his skill set. Either way, he loves the story of the fish!

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Cathe Kiler

Not a young child’s picture book.

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020

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Language too sophisticated.
Bought as gift for young child.

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Figleaf

A book for ALL ages

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021

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The tale informs, while the enchanting art entertains.

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Gabriele Stutz

Lovely picture book, deep as the sea!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2021

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I love the 'simple' story with so much depth, had to chuckle throughout at the wisdom revealed! Beautiful illustration as well. Perfection.

hendrix

Love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2021

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I know this is a children’s book. And I bought it Knowing full well it was. And at the age of 39 I can say that I have learnt so much from this little story that I am not ashamed to say I found such learning in a children’s book.

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Amazon Customer

What a Wonderful little book!!!

Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2021

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A great story, told by a great man. A wonderful, feel good book, to read to any child. The illustrations are fun and captivating. Nicely done!

Adam

The legend

Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2021

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Get the kids started young in understanding self and environment

Amazon Customer

Shipper could be a little more careful with quality assurance :)

Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2020

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Unfortunately arrived with a torn front cover, I usually wouldn’t mind but it’s a picture book and was meant as a gift. Other than that the delivery was prompt and great!

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