written by Emily Hanson Collis
illustrated by Jeanne Conway
Elroy is thrilled to spend the day with his dad and grandpa. He will be fishing for the first time! He had no idea there would be so much to learn. Through playful repetition and fun to read aloud rhyming text, we enjoy watching Elroy’s curiosity create charming, wonder-filled circumstances where he is reminded to use patience and perseverance during a remarkable day’s fishing adventure.
$7.99 – $26.95
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Emily Hanson Collis fondly remembers spending time outdoors and fishing with her family at their weekend home in Galveston. Emily and her late husband raised two sons in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She now lives in Carlsbad, California, after retiring from a thirty-year career as a school fundraiser.
Format: Paperback, Hardcover, E-book
Pages: 36
ISBN (Hardcover): 978-1-962416-06-1
ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-962416-07-8
ISBN (E-book): 978-1-962416-08-5
Release date: 5/16/2024
“A lovely tale of bonding across generations. Emily Collis displays a remarkable ability to engage young readers. The rhythm is lively, and the rhyme is playful. The text lends itself to call and response and allows readers to predict what comes next. The illustrations add a wondrous visual element to the story.”
—Michelle Vigil Wick, lifelong early childhood educator
“A heartwarming and delightful picture book for everyone, but especially for boys who like fishing. Emily captures the joy of fishing and love between three generations, a grandfather, son, and grandson in Elroy’s Remarkable Day Fishing.”
—Kim Frederking, public school dyslexia specialist
“A lovingly told and brightly illustrated story about a young boy’s first fishing outing with his dad. Elroy’s Remarkable Day Fishing will evoke memories of when you learned to be patient, became skilled at a task, and then savored the success of your efforts.”
—Joseph D’Alessio, collector of first and signed editions of Caldecott Medal winning children’s books, and former bookstore owner
Jeanne Conway is an artist, illustrator, children’s book author, and art educator from St. Louis, Missouri. She has illustrated children’s picture books, children’s early readers, and middle grade children’s books in addition to writing and illustrating her own books. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators. View more of her art, illustrations, and books on her website, www.jeanniespaintings.com.
