Vahé's Vest

A boy who loves adventure gets an extra special surprise in the mail. How a fishing vest and a boat trip with his Grandpa turns magical.

A heartwarming story about a young boy's love of adventure and fishing and the anticipation and excitement we've all felt when a much-loved grandparent is coming for a visit

Vahé spends his free time hiking and exploring the hilly arid canyon landscape behind his house in San Diego, California and brings home creepy, crawling critters, snakes and lizards, much to the bemusement of his parents and sister.

One day, Vahé receives a surprise parcel in the mail from his Grandpa for his upcoming birthday. He opens it to find a fishing vest with a card and a letter telling him that his grandparents are coming to visit. Vahé is very excited but has to be patient and endure the anticipation of his grandparents arrival, all the way from Armenia!

Join Vahé and his Grandpa on their fishing trip and read how Vahé gets much more than he bargains for when the fishing vest he receives turns out to have seemingly 'magical' qualities and proves to be the ticket to hauling in lots of trout!

Set in the picturesque landscape of San Diego, California, the story and hand painted watercolour illustrations immerse the reader amongst the canyon desert backdrop and beautiful lake landscape. The story captures the unique love and bond shared between grandparents and grandchildren.

This children’s picture book is perfect to spark the imagination of young boys and girls and indeed all readers who love surprises, getting out in nature and exploring and the excitement of catching that first fish.