Brooke Kerrigan
is the illustrator of Kiss Me, I'm a Prince! and Dog Breath. She alternates between her homes in Toronto and the French Alps.

"The rhythm of each page lends itself to a read-aloud, with subtly repetitive phrases to encourage participation. The moral dilemma of the fishermen provides excellent starting points for discussion about sustainability and human interaction with the environment for both younger readers and their older counterparts."
— Canadian Children's Book News

"Sydor's writing style is captivating and descriptive. Her similes provide vivid images in the reader's mind; for example, Sydor describes the fishermen "as weathered as a twisted stick of driftwood." Popeye (the Sailor Man cartoon character) fans and those familiar with old sailing jargon will recognize the "Blow me down!" idiom that is used several times throughout the book.
Kerrigan's creative use of pencil drawings and watercolours provides depth and a sense of realism to each illustration. Vast cloud filled skies, the fishermen's shadows from the moonlight, and a field of tulips and an ocean that appears to go on for miles help bring the illustrations to life. Fine details are found in the patterned garments, blankets, and window coverings.
In the three fishermen's dreams of "things other than fish, knotted nets, and saltwater," their fishing identity remains evident in Kerrigan's illustrations. From Peter's anchor tattoo on his right arm to the anchor tied to the hot air balloon that Santiago is riding in, to the fish poking out of Ahab's pocket, the reader is reminded that, even in the men's dreams, they were fishermen through and through.
Recommended."
— CM Magazine

The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design, Honorable Mention: Children's Category

2016 Blue Spruce Award nominee

Storytelling World Awards: Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners winner