Reg Catches a Salmon

Reg is a bear whose name rhymes with EGG. Reg wakes up one fine summer morning with his head full of possibilities: swimming, berry picking, fishing for minnows. Then his big sister Co-co tells him that today she’s going to teach him to catch a salmon. Reg’s heart beats louder, his muscles clench up, everything aches. He doesn’t know how to catch a salmon. What if he just CAN’T? Co-co reminds him to breathe and relax his body.

The pair find a quiet pool, and the lesson begins. Reg Catches a Salmon, the latest in the Tales for Big Feelings series, guides readers through the challenge of learning new, hard things and the joy of trying and trying again.

“Reg Catches a Salmon is a delightful story with a useful message. Teachers, parents, and therapists will be glad to place this book in children’s hands.”

Pamela King, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author of The Solution Focused Approach with Children and Young People & Founder of Solution Play Training Centre

“In this work, Reg and Co-co present a masterful strategy for those seeking to cultivate inner regulation. With their insightful guidance, this book is a tranquil and transformative experience, instilling a profound sense of calm and balance. A brilliant book.” 

Julie Smith, Inclusion Advocate & Executive Director of Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living 

Reg Catches a Salmon

ISBN: 9781998129041

$24.95 CAD | Hardback

Height: 10"

Width: 10"

Pages: 32

Publication Date: April 8, 2025

Lori Gard, M.Sc, M.Ed, is a writer, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and nationally certified Solution Focused Brief Therapist with CCPC Global. She currently works as a K–6 school counselor. Lori has written for Huffington Post, Edutopia, the Yummy Mummy Club, PEI Living Magazine, and PEI’s Red Magazine. She is the author of two children’s books, Reg Goes Swimming and Reg Takes a Trip. Lori lives in Mill River East, PEI, with her husband and their four children. Find her online at https://lorigard.com

Emma is a fine artist and the illustrator of the Tales for Big Feelings series. Having a propensity for all things whimsical, Emma has worked on multiple children’s books and hopes to continue to bring people happiness through her art. When she’s not making art, you can find her working as a barista, finessing her latte skills. She currently lives in Michigan, USA, with her family and their three cats.