We Don't Lose Our Classroom Gold Fish

"We Don't Lose Our Classroom Goldfish" by Penelope Rex follows the story of a young girl named Penelope who is terrified of her classroom's pet goldfish, Walter. Her fear intensifies when the teacher announces that the students will be taking turns caring for Walter over the weekend. Penelope's imagination runs wild, and she becomes increasingly anxious about the fish's behavior, imagining him as dangerous. Her fear escalates when Walter appears to be moving closer to her at night, and things take a turn when the fish mysteriously disappears. Penelope must confront her fears head-on to find Walter and discovers that the goldfish is not as menacing as she once thought, learning an important lesson about facing her anxieties and understanding things from a different perspective. This delightful story explores themes of fear, courage, and overcoming preconceived notions.