The Salmon That Couldn't Jump

The Salmon That Couldn't Jump

A splashy, uplifting story about courage, differences, and finding your own way upstream!

🐟 Can you still belong when you’re different?

Meet Finn—a little salmon with a big problem. Every spring, the salmon in Willow Stream leap, flip, and splash their way upstream. But Finn’s fins just won’t cooperate, no matter how hard he tries. He flops, he wobbles, he even bounces off a rock or two! The other salmon zoom past, but Finn is left behind—until he discovers that there’s more than one way to make a journey.

With help from some unexpected river friends—a wise old otter, a team of chatty frogs, and a very inventive beaver—Finn learns that what makes him different could also make him extraordinary.

Why children (and parents) will love this book:

• Uplifting message about perseverance, self-acceptance, and creative problem-solving

• Lively, funny illustrations that bring the riverbank to life

• Celebrates uniqueness—perfect for kids who’ve ever felt left out or different

• Teaches resilience in a gentle, entertaining way

• Includes fun nature facts and a “Finn’s Friends” river creatures page at the end!

Perfect for:

• Children ages 3–8

• Classroom storytime, bedtime, and SEL (social-emotional learning)

• Fans of The Ugly Duckling, Giraffes Can’t Dance, or stories about animals overcoming obstacles

• Families who love uplifting, nature-themed tales

★ Sneak Peek!

“With a hopeful wiggle and a determined squiggle, Finn took a deep breath.
‘I may not jump, but I can paddle, scoot, and slide!’
And as the water sparkled and friends cheered him on, Finn proved that there’s more than one way to make a splash.”

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