Jake Goes Fishing: Biblical Values, Level 2 (I Can Read! / The Jake Series). This item is unavailable.Jake Goes Fishing: Biblical Values, Level 2 (I Can Read! / The Jake Series)

Jake and Father plan to go fishing, but on the way to the lake Jake spills the worms. Jake is noisy in the boat and then gets a fish hook caught in his pants. When things finally settle down, they catch several fish for supper and have a great day together. But feeling sorry for the fish, Jake decides to put them back in the lake. Jake feels like he spoiled the day by wanting to put the fish back. Father assures Jake that God gave them a good day to have fun and be together. Father stops by the store on the way home and they buy some crackers shaped like fish.

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