The Girl and the Dolphin

Each summer, Maya stays at her grandmother's small house beside the sea, where she enjoys watching the waves and the salty air. One morning she notices a young dolphin with a white crescent-shaped mark behind its dorsal fin. She calls the dolphin Pearl, and the two develop a special connection as Pearl leaps and twirls in the water, bringing Maya happiness day after day.

When Mr. Rivera, a beach cleanup supervisor, explains how items such as fishing line and plastic can injure dolphins, Maya decides to act. She takes part in a beach cleanup, collects litter and learns ways to protect marine life. Encouraged by this, she makes posters to teach her friends and neighbors about keeping the ocean clean, and her efforts deepen the trust between her and Pearl. Written by Jane MEADOW, this gentle tale about caring for nature can be read on Kids Tale Book.