Don Freeman is no longer living, but his wonderful children’s picture books live on. This book is being rereleased as a restored edition. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this delightful story with elegant color illustrations.I hope today’s children will pick up Don Freeman books and keep his storybook magic alive.

I thank Plough for an advanced reader's copy of this book! The opinions in this review are entirely my own.

My youngest has always loved Corduroy, and I was excited to get my hands on this book. It did not disappoint! The illustrations are fantastic, and the story is great! It was a short and simple story about a child and his connection to nature. I often wonder what animals are thinking when we talk to them. This book involved a conversation with an old and wise pelican. The end of the book made me smile. I think this is a great book to add to a child's library.

A day of fishing turns into a grand adventure for a young boy. As he greets his old friend, the Pelican, he is determined to fish as well as the majestic bird. Instead, he finds himself in a bind as the tide begins to roll in.

What a cute read! I absolutely loved this one!

This book is a reissued classic from Don Freeman, the author and illustrator best known for "Corduroy." I really enjoyed "Come Again, Pelican," with its charming seaside setting and entertaining story. The illustrations are gorgeous, the story has a wonderful sense of atmosphere, and the final twist is cute and funny.

Even though I had never read this book before, it felt familiar in the best way, with the art style and tone that I enjoyed from so many classic picture books during my childhood. I'm glad that this book is now available for a new generation of children, and would highly recommend it.

A joyful exploration of a young boy's day fishing alone by all-star author and artist Don Freeman. Brilliant colors capture the boy's emotions as he sets off in his red waders and fishing pole to capture a fish, hoping to see the pelican along the shore. The pelican, bright and brilliant, demonstrates how to fish and the movement is exquisitely captured on page. The use of alliteration and onomatopoeia provides a natural flow to the beautiful scenes, and it's delightful when the young boy discovers his surprise catch. An exuberant and exciting work for all young children.

What a wonderful book for children. (or really any age) The story is simple and sweet and the illustrations are adorable. I do not have children to buy this for, but I have friends with children or grandchildren and I will be recommending this as a great gift for a child or for them to read to the child.

I only wish the book were available for this Christmas.

Thank you Plough Publishing House and NetGalley for this ARC.