The Fish Who Changed the Game: A Picture Book About Resilience, Kindness, and Courage. A Brave Seahorse Proves Winning Isn't Everything (Waves and Tales 4) by Barbara Pinke (Author), Alvin Adhi (Illustrator)

No girl fish has ever entered the Great Ocean Games. She is not supposed to be there.

Only one question remains: does she belong?

The Great Ocean Games are legendary — so challenging that only a few fish finish each year. And when Seassy, a determined little seahorse, appears at the starting line, the other racers make it clear: they don't think she belongs there.

Only Uncle Whinny and her best friend Puffy believe in her from the very beginning. With their support, Seassy races not just to compete, but to prove that courage and dreams are for everyone.

Just when Seassy has a real chance to win, she faces an impossible choice: first place, or helping someone in danger.
Will Seassy be the kind of champion the whole ocean will cheer for?

Published on 26th February 2026

My Review:

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Splash and Dash of Inspiration and Kindness

Four Point Four Stars

Seassy’s bravery and kindness are the base of the story and the Ocean Games provide a lovely world for Seassy to show how she was brave enough to be the first girl seahorse to participate in the Games. The illustrations are beautiful, capturing the magic of the sea. Uncle Whinny was a lovely character as he cheered and encouraged Seassy throughout.

Lovely read for kids and adults.

Thank you for the e-Arc Netgalley.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8425027947