Meet Arya and Krishna—two curious betta fish whose adventures take them from beneath the sea to the desert, outer space, and wherever their curiosity leads them next.
An illustrated adventure series for ages 6 to 12.
They’re curious. They’re brave. And apparently no one told them that betta fish are supposed to stay in the water.
Follow Arya and Krishna as every adventure takes them somewhere new—with new friends to meet, problems to solve, and plenty to discover along the way.
Start Their AdventureThree adventures. So far.
Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Award 2021 · Literary Titan Book Award
Join us in the first of many adventures with Arya and Krishna betta fish. In this book, Arya and Krishna betta fish set out on a quest to find their parents. Along the way, they meet some very interesting characters and even get into a bit of murky water.
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Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Award 2023 · Literary Titan Book Award
In this second book of the series, Arya and Krishna Betta fish find themselves stranded in the scorching desert. With water scarcity and unfamiliar terrain, they embark on a daring expedition to find their way back. They encounter unique challenges and meet some unlikely friends along the way.
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Join Arya and Krishna, two brave betta fish, on an out-of-this-world adventure! When Arya and Krishna—the most daring betta fish in their tank—dream of exploring the stars, they have no idea they’ll soon be swimming through the galaxy with their fishy friends!
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Activities and printables featuring Arya, Krishna, and their adventures.
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Room to write, doodle, and relive amazing memories, with 20 writing prompts and 125 pages.
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Word searches, mazes, color by number, drawing, and more.
Buy on AmazonNot only will young readers enjoy the plot and the adventures, but they will also learn about different fish and sea life and what they need for survival.
Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
A great fun read for the entire family. My kids loved the adventure and surprises through this book.
Neha N.
Gabriel Bietz wasn’t trying to create a children’s book series. He was telling his kids a bedtime story.
Inspired by his children, Arya and Krishna, that story eventually became a book. One book became another—and the adventures haven’t ended yet.
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