"He’ll gently back the trailer in, and watch the boat glide with a grin."

Take a trip across the lake on a young boy's first spring fishing trip with his dad. As the winter melts into spring, the two prepare the boat, gather their gear, and reel in their first fish. This beautifully illustrated story captures a child's joyous anticipation and the thrill of the first catch.

For more information, visit the author's website at www.wishing-i-was-fishing.com

About the author

Eva Wells lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with her husband and two sons. She was raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Spanish from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She is a CPA with an MBA from Metropolitan State University.

Chandra Dale grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Mankato State University (now Minnesota State), as well as an Associate of Arts from Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota. She lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida with her husband and two children.

What's being said

“Both young and old will enjoy this tale of tradition, family relationships, and patience…a terrific story with fabulous illustrations that readers will cherish for generations.”
– Christine Hubbell, First and Second Grade Teacher

“Wishing I Was Fishing is a heartwarming children’s story that can be enjoyed over and over again as young readers watch this boy adopt his father’s passion as his own and treasure their time together.”
– Mary Koch, Seventh Grade Teacher