"This parable from the beloved philosopher Alan Watts tells the story of a confused fish who begins to chase his own tail in an effort to keep from falling to the bottom of the ocean. The poor fish becomes more and more anxious and exhausted, until the Great Sea speaks up to remind him of what was supporting him all along. This is a 32-page, fully illustrated picture book with illustrations from award-winning illustrator Khoa Le with a message every bit as relevant now as when it first appeared in a periodical in the 1950s"-- - (Baker & Taylor)

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. Presented with new art from award-winning illustrator Khoa Le, 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.

The great spiritual teacher Alan Watts once wrote a story for children in his insightful, delightful style. Now this wise and witty teaching parable comes to life for a new generation. Presented with new art from award-winning illustrator Khoa Le, here is a story that shows why Watts is a timeless teacher we will never outgrow. - (McMillan Palgrave)

Alan Watts (1915–1973) is hailed as one of the most accessible and entertaining interpreters of Eastern philosophy in the West. A teacher whose popularity has only increased over time, he wrote more than 25 books, including the classic The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. This is his only teaching story created especially for children. Learn more at alanwatts.org.


Khoa Le is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer, and painter based in Vietnam. She describes her work as whimsical, dark, yet vibrant and combines traditional and digital processes to create her final pieces. Learn more at khoale.daportfolio.com.

Alan Watts (1915–1973) is hailed as one of the most accessible and entertaining interpreters of Eastern philosophy in the West. A teacher whose popularity has only increased over time, he wrote more than 25 books, including the classic The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. This is his only teaching story created especially for children. Learn more at alanwatts.org.

Khoa Le is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer, and painter based in Vietnam. She describes her work as whimsical, dark, yet vibrant and combines traditional and digital processes to create her final pieces. Learn more at khoale.daportfolio.com.