It is with wondrous excitement and delightful anticipation that Pownal Street Press announces the 2026 publication of Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy by children’s author Lisa Carmody Doiron, with illustrations by Patrick Guindon.
Set against the salty breeze and red cliffs of Prince Edward Island, Ahoy Mate Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy is a lyrical tale of love, legacy, and the special bond between a father and daughter. Each morning, they cast their lines into the sea—but it’s not just fish they’re reeling in. With every tide and tangled net, their connection deepens, tied tight like the Celtic knot that links them.Told in playful rhyme and gentle rhythm, this heartwarming story celebrates family traditions, island life, and the unbreakable threads that hold us together. Perfect for reading aloud, Ahoy Mate Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy is a tribute to the magic of the ocean, the wisdom of a parent’s hands, and the joy of passing our traditions from one generation to the next.
It is an honour to be publishing Lisa’s lyrical words paired with Patrick’s vibrant illustrations. From the magic of a Celtic knot, this father and daughter tale shares the power of family, legacy and tradition.
—Genevieve Loughlin, Publisher, Pownal Street Press
Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy
ISBN: 9781998129645
$24.95 CAD | Hardback
Release Date: April 07, 2026
About the Author
Lisa Carmody Doiron teaches grade one in Stratford, PEI, and finds inspiration for many of her stories from her students. She is the author of Perfectly Noisy, and Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy is her second book. Lisa lives with her husband, Shawn, and their two boys, Gabe and Kieran. When Lisa isn’t working with children, she enjoys playing ukulele and going for long runs.
About the Illustrator
Patrick Guindon is an illustrator, writer, and recovering elementary school teacher. He now spends his days making art and teaching process art in his art space, Creative Rebel Studio, while raising four kids with his partner. Find him online at https://www.creativerebelstudio.com.
Pownal Street Press is PEI’s newest publishing house. Women-owned and women-led, friendly, warm and professional: We exist to give rise to brave stories, and to be a light for community and connection. With distribution through Raincoast Books (Canada) and Orca Books (US), Pownal Street Press’ titles have national reach but local heart. For more information about the Press and its books, please visit: www.pownalstreetpress.com.