‘The Boy and the Trout’ is a simple story and picture book aimed at 4-7 year olds, beautifully illustrated throughout with coloured line drawings by Laura Crees. Telling the story of a young boy, Harry, the book captures the magic of discovery of a river, its wildlife and the excitements of a fishing trip. A great way to inspire children to get out and enjoy the great outdoors

The Wild Trout Trust

The illustrations, which play an essential role in any book for this age group, are excellent throughout. A mixture of sketches and watercolours depict waterside scenes, wildlife studies and snapshots of the action. The watercolours have a dreamy quality which evokes the clear running water of a stream superbly; the pace, turbulence and movement of the water captured so well. A key message from this book is that patience can bring its rewards… Another good message for a children’s book is that, once Harry finally lands his first trout he quickly unhooks it, admires it for a moment and then releases it back into the stream. So, does this book succeed in meeting its brief as an inspiration to children? I think so.

Andrew Kennedy, Just-Fish.co.uk

What a great present to inspire a youngster to love the outdoors.

Nigel Botherway, presenter of the Fisherman's Blue Talkshow