Books Like Go Fishing
Families who loved Go Fishing by David Martin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Go Fishing by David Martin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child expresses deep empathy for animals or starts to question traditional family activities like fishing or hunting. It provides a gentle framework for children who feel a conflict between wanting to participate in a special 'grown-up' outing and their personal discomfort with causing harm to living things. In this story, Piggy goes fishing with his dad for the first time but quickly realizes he feels sorry for the worms and the fish. Instead of forcing the issue or dismissing Piggy's feelings, his dad works with him to find a creative solution that honors Piggy's values while keeping the quality time together intact. It is a wonderful tool for validating a child's moral compass and showing how families can adapt traditions to be more inclusive and kind.
