Manny the Manatee
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Yesterday, on Kai’s second-to-last day of 2nd grade, he was awarded a certificate for his winning entry in this year’s Young Authors’ Project. He wrote a story that was one of 97 selected from over 1,000 stories submitted by 1st-8th graders in Delaware County. The winning stories were collected into a book, and Kai was given a copy. His story was one he wrote for a class assignment about manatees:
Manny the Manatee
Have you ever seen me in the shallow rivers of Florida? If not, I’d like to tell you about me.
I’m gray or brown in color, cute and chubby with a paddle shaped tail. If you guessed a manatee, you’re right. I like to sleep and eat almost all day. Uh oh, I hear a motor boat! Let’s hope they see my Manatee Crossing sign!
Now back to my story. If someone is in my river, I like going up to inspect them. Don’t worry, I won’t harm you. I’m very gentle. I have to live in water that is sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit or warmer. I love to eat a lot of different types of grass. They are so tasty! You really need to try them. Speaking of food, it is lunchtime. We’ll see you later.
But, next time you come to Florida, make sure you visit a river. You might get to say “hi” to one of my manatee friends.
