"lovingly told and brightly illustrated"
—Joseph D’Alessio, collector of first and signed editions of Caldecott Medal-winning children’s
books and former bookstore owner
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 adventure fishing.
Elroy's Remarkable Day Fishing
Elroy loves playing outside with his forever friend, Puppy. In a lyrical style, this sweet picture book shows how a child’s big heart, coupled with creative imagination and compassionate perseverance, can turn dreaded bath time into a charming adventure!
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Coming Soon!
Book two, Elroy's Puppy Needs a Bath, is coming from Belle Isle Books on 2/4/2025!
Praise for Elroy's Remarkable Day Fishing
"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
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“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