A Walk to the Stream with Dad

Coming, Spring 2027

Mateo always looks forward to fishing with Dad and their dog, Max, but today Max isn’t feeling well and can’t go with them.  As they walk and fish, Dad and Mateo remember great times with Uncle Julian who used to go fishing with them as Mateo worries about Max who is quite old and may not live for long.  Warm memories of Uncle Julian and honest conversations help Mateo and Dad face the losses that come in life and appreciate the ones they love right now.  

This story is illustrated using MJ Blaisdell's mixed-media style: watercolor pictures with stitched and layered fabric art, bringing characters to life page by page.

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FAQs

  • A Walk to the Stream with Dad is written for children ages 4-8.

  • A young boy is worried that his older dog may not live long and remembers an uncle who died not long ago.  On a walk to a stream to fish with his father, they discuss how to think about death and that remembering those who have passed (even the funny things!) can help us through loss  and also help us to appreciate those who are with us now.

  • Yes! There are discussion questions, related activities to do with children as well as a note to parents about how to address the topic through the book with children.

  • The artwork is drawn, inked, watercolored and combined with fabric and stitching for a mixed media result and then reproduced for print.

  • Yes! For classroom teachers, counselors and related workers, use this link: For Schools, Libraries and Bookstores

    For parents/grandparents, see the Note to Parents page in the book!

  • Yes, if you indicate your interest in a signed copy in your order!