Story of a Dolphin (Picture Books) [Hardcover]

Katherine Orr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993 | Age Level: 5 and up | Series: Picture Books

In this heartwarming story, Laura and her father live on an island in the Caribbean and develop a friendship with a dolphin. The story is based on a true account, in which love and insight prevailed over misunderstandings and conflicts.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-Based on an incident that occurred on the Caribbean island of Providenciales, this story of a dolphin's attraction to people, and the resulting concerns, is most unusual. A young girl tells of her father's friendship with the dolphin that follows his dive boat each day, and of the creature's increasing friendliness toward other people. As the sociable sea mammal's popularity grows, potentially dangerous incidents occur, causing some panic. An expert is brought in to educate both dolphin and humans in the etiquette of respectful physical treatment. The book is illustrated with full-color, full-page folk art paintings of island vegetation and ocean life in the blues, greens, and pinks that are prevalent in the Caribbean. A tiny picture placed on each page of text, highlighting an important detail in the story, adds to the attractive format. A lovely book, and a gentle lesson on the interrelationship between people and animals.
Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

Based on actual events, an appealing story about a dolphin and the owner of a ``dive boat.'' Laura tells how her father earns a friendly dolphin's trust by waiting for him to make first contact. After months, the dolphin is playing tag, taking the man's arm gently in his mouth, and giving Laura rides. But as the dolphin gains confidence and people flock to swim with him, his playful ways cause trouble--he is sometimes too rough, and after he once prevents a child from coming in to shore, some deem him dangerous. Tragedy is averted when an ``expert'' helps the community understand the dolphin's needs (he doesn't like intrusive behavior) and teach him a few signals (especially, one meaning ``No, don't do that''). But some questions, of course, will never be answered: Why does this dolphin live apart from his kind? Why is he so friendly to people? A charming account, illustrated with stylized, decorative paintings that beautifully evoke the luminous colors of the Caribbean and the joy of this unusual friendship. (Picture book/Young reader. 5-9) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 34 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (T) (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876147775
• ISBN-13: 978-0876147771
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,622,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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