The Old Man and the C

By Carole Jean Tremblay

Meet Charlie. He's never been the luckiest fisherman on the coast, just the oldest (and to hear him tell it, the smartest). Charlie's dream is to catch the biggest fish in the sea, so when Roger down... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561643548
• ISBN13: 9781561643547
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Pineapple Press
• Length: 27 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

A Great Fish Story

I found that The Old Man and the C is a fun story to read to pre-schoolers, and, I suspect, an adventure exciting enough to hold the interest of young readers. The story begins a bit like the classic- with an old fisherman who sets out to catch the biggest fish in the sea. But then it dishes out one surprise after another, until the final triumphant ending!

Especially recommended for reading aloud and sharing with young fishing enthusiasts.

French and English elementary teacher Carole Jean Tremblay presents The Old Man and the C, a children's picturebook about Charlie, an old man who has been fishing for so long he resembles King Neptune more than a little. Entering the annual Fish-or-Cut-Bait Fishing Tournament, Charlie sets out on a quest for the ultimate big fish. But what he actually hooks is a golden letter C - a prize so unique that will change the very rules of next year's tournament! The slightly text-heavy story is ideal for young children who have graduated from easy reader picturebooks and are ready for wordier fare, and the soft color illustrations bring the impression and feel of the open sea to the page. Especially recommended for reading aloud and sharing with young fishing enthusiasts.