Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419722936)

Author Andrew Weiner and artist April Chu's picture book Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story is "an authentic, heartwarming story with a focus on family and togetherness" (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review).

One beautiful autumn day, Art sets out with his mother and grandfather for a fishing trip. Fishing days are Art's favorite. He loves learning the ropes from Grandpa--the different kinds of flies and tackle and the trout that frequent their favorite river. Art especially appreciates Grandpa's stories. But, this time, hearing the story about Mom's big catch on her first cast ever makes Art feel insecure about his own fishing skills.

Then, as Art hooks a beautiful brown trout, he finds reassurance in Grandpa's stories and marvels in the sport and a day spent with family, promising to continue the tradition with his own grandkids generations later.

Illustrated with lush imagery, Down by the River celebrates fishing, family, and fun.


Author: Andrew Weiner
ISBN-10: 141972293X
ISBN-13: 9781419722936
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 03/06/2018
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.60h x 12.00w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 503315 / Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018 pg. 141
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 49 - Recommended, Satisfactory