This is an illustrated story about "the one that got away." It's a tale of a young boy with hopes of catching "the legend" that no one has ever caught-but the story has a twist. For the fish named Walter is busy collecting his own "fishing tales" and souvenirs. . .poles, lures, hats, knives, boots, from a lifetime of "fishing men." This beautifully illustrated book presents the sport and mystery and fun of fishing in a very positive light. It portrays the fish not as a victim or a target, but as the master of the game.who enjoys it as well as anyone, and sets his own rules. From an adult view, it presents fishing as a metaphor for life, touching on perseverance, respect, being true to one's self, and listening to the inner voice. Covering a span of years, the story presents the idea of change and growth as a natural part of life, making it a great story for parents or grandparents to read to children. With full-color illustrations on each page and the story told in rhyming verse, children will also have great fun following the story on their own.
This is an illustrated story about "the one that got away." It's a tale of a young boy with hopes of catching "the legend" that no one has ever caught-but the story has a twist. For the fish named Walter is busy collecting his own "fishing tales" and souvenirs. . .poles, lures, hats, knives, boots, from a lifetime of "fishing men." This beautifully illustrated book presents the sport and mystery and fun of fishing in a very positive light. It portrays the fish not as a victim or a target, but as the master of the game.who enjoys it as well as anyone, and sets his own rules. From an adult view, it presents fishing as a metaphor for life, touching on perseverance, respect, being true to one's self, and listening to the inner voice. Covering a span of years, the story presents the idea of change and growth as a natural part of life, making it a great story for parents or grandparents to read to children. With full-color illustrations on each page and the story told in rhyming verse, children will also have great fun following the story on their own.
