Down by the River
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Down by the River

By Andrew Weiner, April Chu (Illustrator)

A boy's fishing trip with family tests his confidence and strengthens bonds.

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40 pages· 1,245 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Art embarks on a cherished fishing trip with his mother and grandfather, eager to learn and hear Grandpa's tales. But when a story of his mom's impressive catch stirs self-doubt, Art must find his own confidence. As he hooks a stunning brown trout, he discovers reassurance in family stories and the joy of tradition. Will Art's catch be the start of a legacy he can pass down? This heartwarming tale celebrates the bonds of family and the timeless joy of fishing.

From the publisher

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. But, 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,245
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~479L
Themes & topics
Books about fishBooks about grandpaBooks about family lifeBooks about familyBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503315
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
March 6, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419722936

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