The Gift

By Kristine L. Franklin

Jimmy Joe can hardly believe it. Fish Woman has invited him to go fishing. And not just regular fishing, but salmon fishing. Some say that Fish Woman might be a witch, but salmon fishing...well, that's an invitation you just can't turn down. So he puts on his hat, his sweater and his yellow slicker, and Jimmy Joe and Fish Woman head out to sea for an adventure more magical than he ever could have imagined. Vibrant watercolors in glowing hues of blue, green, and red bring alive the beauty of the sea, the magnificence of the mighty whales that live within it, and the warmth of the characters, making this a special story about friendship and the true meaning of giving.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081180447X
• ISBN13: 9780811804479
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.0" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

The Gift review

The Gift is a simple story of sharing and respect enhanced by Barbara Lavalle's gorgeous watercolor illustrations. This story demostrates the connection Alaskans have with their home and its creatures. A great story to introduce sea creatures to young children.

Delightful story of the northwest

Jimmy Joe is thrilled when the fish woman, who some believe is a witch, invites him to go fishing. Jimmy Joe catches a large salmon and puts it on ice where it dies. When whales appear, he offers it to them for food. Although Jimmy Joe wants to see the whales again, they disappear and he and the fish woman continue their trip to catch "stew fish" for Jimmy Joe's mother. This delightful story is enhanced by vibrant watercolor illstrations that capture the beauty of the northwest.