The Fishing Well is a tale about facing fears for readers of every age. Children and adults alike are empowered to think about their fears in a whole new way. Beautiful handcrafted illustrations highlight the layers of meaning each reader is invited to extract from a well, a bucket, and some fish. Facing our fears can be daunting and overwhelming but also confidence building and life changing. This story encourages each reader to shrink their fears into a whimsical place to see them in nonthreatening ways. Self-empowerment, bravery and persistence are themes explored.