A little boy of the Amazon goes on his first fishing trip with his grandad. He wants to show the other boys what a big fish he can catch. For hours the two of them drift silently among the water-lilies, until at last, shining in their net, is a huge fish. But, as Grandad explains, sometimes catching the biggest fish isn't the best way to preserve the river's bounty.

A story of fatherhood as much as about one boy's growing awareness of the importance of living in harmony with nature, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for our times.

From the dust jacket