Central Kansas Library System

In this novel told through poems, nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad, so when his pesky little sister horns in on their fishing trip, he is none too pleased. Includes primer on rhyme, poetry techniques, rhythm, stanzas, and poetic forms.

"As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam"--

Easy-to-read text describes Joe and Dad's attempts to catch fish for dinner.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to fishing. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

Papa Bear takes his cubs on a trip with him in order to show them how to fish, but when the little ones forgo the expensive equipment and want to fish with simple tools, it is Papa Bear who winds up learning a lesson.

A boy imagines the rare and wonderful fish he might catch in McElligot's pool.

Little Critter and his grandma have a day of adventure when they go fishing.

A child searches through the hooks, lures, bobbers, and other paraphernalia in his tacklebox for the one thing he needs to ensure a good day's fishing. Includes a detailed glossary.

Briefly describes the equipment, techniques, safety, laws and tournaments involved in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

While fishing with their mother two boys discover that she loves them equally but in different ways that acknowledge their unique qualities.