Amir lives by a lake and his dream is to catch a fish-but he can't do it on his own! Join Amir in this adventure as he meets some friends who can help him along the way.

Sheila Jones's inspiration for this book was sparked by a fishing adventure she shared with her friend Amir on Lake Brandt in North Carolina. It was a day of firsts-his first visit to the lake his first fishing pole and his first cast as a fisherman. It was a wonderful memory for both and Sheila was honored to experience it through Amir's eyes.

"The story and illustrations will have your readers 'hooked' on this delightful book. Clever use of vocabulary and beginning sounds accompany a story of working together in the spirit of fun!" - Beverly Haines nursery school director of twenty-five years

"Amir's Big Catch is a delightful primary text that teaches children the importance of teamwork and respect for nature. The colorful animated illustrations as well as the lively dialogue make reading fun." - Vivian Gist Spencer Ph.D. distinguished senior lecturer Anne Arundel Community College

"Amir's Big Catch has great flow and spirit and the artwork is wonderful. The repetitive nature of the book is a good memorization practice for kids of all ages and the use of alliterations will help kids with learning letters and sounds. This fun and entertaining book covers so many educational bases." - Victoria Vaske Consumer Insights Walmart