My four boys love the outdoors. My four boys also love reading. Needless to say, there was a lot of interest when I opened up All Fish Are Awesome earlier this week.

Noel Vick’s book follows the simple formula that makes children’s books readable and re-readable (and if your child chooses, the latter can be quite the understatement). Eye-capturing artwork is coupled with quick fish facts. Saltwater and freshwater fish are both featured, and sportfish are spotlighted alongside other species.

It is not a long book, but it is substantial. The perfect age range, in my opinion, is 5-8. But that doesn’t mean that older and younger children won’t enjoy it. In many ways, it feels like a conversation you’d have with a child while sitting and fishing. “Have you heard of sturgeon? Yup, they can get to be thousands of pounds. And darters? Only inches long!”

My boys have been through the book. They enjoyed it, and I have shared their thoughts below. All Fish Are Awesome is a great book for kids who like nature, are interested in fishing, or get excited what their dad, grandpa, or older siblings enjoy.

Again, don’t take my word for it. Here’s what the target audience had to say:

The 5 year-old.

“I like all of the fish… some are silly. The book was very good and I want to read it again and again.”

Favorite fish: Redfish

The 8 year-old.

“I like it. It was great. The pictures are so cool. All fish are awesome!”

Favorite fish: Rainbow trout

The 10 year-old.

“All fish are awesome / All of them have their cool things / This book really rocks” (a haiku)

Favorite fish: Goliath Grouper

The 12 year-old.

“The pictures are really cool and it is short and sweet! It is great for the family and easy reading for my brothers.”

Favorite fish: Barracuda

Pick up your copy of All Fish are Awesome from the publisher here, or anywhere else you buy books online.