"A true gem that invites contemplation and reflection in children, who
are often too busy to notice the beauty of everyday life." -- School
Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
In the stillness of a summer dawn, two siblings leave their campsite
with fishing rods, tackle and bait, and push a red canoe into the lake.
A perfect morning on the water unfolds, with thrilling glimpses of
wildlife along the way.
The narrator describes the experience vividly. Trailing a lure through
the blue-green depths, the siblings paddle around a point, spotting a
moose in the shallows, a beaver swimming towards its home and an eagle
returning to its nest. Suddenly there is a sharp tug and the rod bends
to meet the water. A few heart-stopping moments later, the pair pull a
silvery trout from the water, then paddle back to the campsite to fry up
a delicious breakfast.
The poetic text is accompanied by stunningly beautiful paintings
rendered on wood panels that give a nostalgic feeling to the story.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters,
setting, or events.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the
beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
