Tamera Will Wissinger Libri

Using a wide variety of poetic forms – quatrains, ballads, iambic meter, rhyming lists, concrete poetry, tercets and free verse –this debut author tells the story of a nine-year-old boy’s day of fishing. Sibling rivalry, the bond between father and son, the excitement – and difficulty -- of fishing all add up to a day of adventure any child would want to experience. Matthew Cordell illuminates this novel-in-verse throughout with his energetic black-and-white line drawings. While each poem can be read and enjoyed on its own, the poems work together to create a story arc with conflict, crisis, resolution and character growth. The back matter of this book equips the reader with a Poet's Tackle Box of tools and definitions for understanding the various poetic forms the author uses in this story.

The story features two siblings embarking on an outdoor adventure with their spirited grandfather. Richly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell, it combines various poetic forms to create a lively narrative filled with humor and family bonding. This delightful tale captures the joy of camping and the playful spirit of intergenerational connections.