Pelican's Catch

Smithsonian's Oceanic Collection

by Janet Halfmann, Bob Dacey (Illustrator)

A young brown pelican rests in the mangrove trees off the coast of Puerto Rico. Now that Pelican has learned how to fly, she must figure out how to fish. Again and again, she dives into the clear, blue sea, fills her pouch with water, and surfaces. Can she catch a fish in her giant pouch? And if she does, can she keep it for herself, or will the gulls take it from her?

Genres: Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Janet Halfmann is a multi-award-winning children’s author who strives to make her books come alive for young readers and listeners. She writes about animals and nature, family and community, and little-known people of achievement. Janet has written almost fifty fiction and nonfiction books for children.

Janet was formerly a daily newspaper reporter, children’s magazine editor, and a creator of coloring and activity books for Golden Books. She has four children, seven grandkids, and two great-grands. Janet enjoys gardening, exploring nature, visiting living-history museums, and spending time with family. She grew up on a farm in MI and now lives in WI. More at: http://www.janethalfmannauthor.com

Reviews

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is]

Read for my kid. He likes it and great pics!