Book Description

Down by the Dock is the imagined story of a real dolphin who took up residence in the town of Carlingford, Ireland, during the pandemic of 2020. Everyone wanted to know where he came from, so the town ponders different theories of how he came to be living in the beautiful waters of Carlingford Lough. Did he come in on a kite? Or a ferry boat? Maybe he slid down a rainbow? Or is there an Irish Giant involved? A fun, educational book with an environmental lesson, perfect for the school age child, that teaches them the importance of keeping our oceans clean and safe for all cetaceans. The book include QR codes through-out that lead the reader to even more fun facts about dolphins or other interesting items in the book. They have an Audio Code embedded in them, too, so the book will read itself to you. And you'll find photos and information about the real Finn in the back! Our books also pay homage to the areas where this dolphin is located, Carlingford Lough. Actual locations are beautifully depicted that are recognizable to those that know the area. From King John's Castle in Carlingford, to the Haulbowline Lighthouse and shoreline around Greenore, there is even a nod to Warrenpoint, local kids will get a thrill seeing the places they know and love. Lori's daughter, Lyndsey, is an elementary school teacher and is excellent in creating curriculum. They took her expertise and have created a teaching website to accompany the books complete with core curriculum competencies. Subjects such as Science, Geography, Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts, Art and more have lesson plans, coloring sheets and fun things for kids and teachers alike to learn more about environmentalism, conservation, marine life, and everything they could connect to the story.