Dory Story, Hardcover

Awards🏆
Honor Book (2001) - Massachusetts Book Award (MassBook) - (Children's Picture)
Nominee (2003) - North Carolina Children's Book Award - (Picture Book)
Nominee (2003 - 2004) - Black-Eyed Susan Award - (Picture Book)

Contributor(s):

• Author: Jerry Pallotta
• Illustrator: David Biedrzycki

Be prepared for a few surprises when Danny ventures out into the bay in his dory.

Although taking the dory out solo is strictly forbidden, Danny cannot resist the calm waters of the bay. And that's where the adventure begins. He thinks rowing into a school of bluefish is trouble enough, but wait until the whales enter the picture. Danny encounters one sea creature after another and learns about the ocean food chain in the process. Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, the story takes an unexpected twist.

With brilliant and vibrant illustrations, readers will feel the excitement of being out on the water surrounded by ocean creatures. The life and the life cycle of the ocean will fascinate young readers.
 
Review citations

• Kirkus Review - Children - pg. 63 - 01/01/2000
• Booklist / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 1019 - 02/01/2000
• Booklist / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 1019 - 02/01/2000
• Booklist / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 1019 - 02/01/2000
• Booklist / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 1019 - 02/01/2000
• Booklist / Highly Recommended - pg. 1019 - 02/01/2000
• School Library Journal - pg. 210 - 03/01/2000
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Below Average - pg. 278 - 01/01/2000
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Excellent - pg. 278 - 01/01/2000
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Recommended - Better Than Most - pg. 278 - 01/01/2000
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Below Average - pg. 278 - 07/01/2000
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Excellent - pg. 278 - 07/01/2000
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Recommended - Better Than Most - pg. 278 - 07/01/2000