Otis Redding and Steve Cropper's timeless ode to never-ending days is
given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.
Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evening comes
Watching the ships roll in
Then I'll watch 'em roll away again, yeah
(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay is a charming picture book set to one
of the King of Soul's(TM) greatest hits. The song was one of the last
Redding recorded, and ranked number four on Billboard's year-end Hot
100 chart, going on to win two GRAMMYs and be certified triple-platinum.
With lyrics by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper and illustrations by
Kaitlyn Shea O'Connor, this picture book imagines a lonesome cat fishing
off a dock and hoping the fish will bite soon. (Sittin' on) The Dock of
the Bay is the perfect picture book for parents wanting to share a
classic song with their children, allowing both to find joy in it along
the way.
What [Otis Redding's] voice conveyed to listeners was an immediate,
almost unparalleled connection; he could wring inconceivable intensity
and complexity out of a minimal phrase and returned, most often, to the
basic, raw power of love.
--New York Times
The Otis Redding Foundation: Redding was dedicated to improving the
quality of life for his community through the education and empowerment
of its youth. He provided scholarships and summer music programs which
continued until his untimely death on December 10, 1967. Today, the
mission of the Otis Redding Foundation, established in 2007 by Mrs.
Zelma Redding, is to empower, enrich, and motivate all young people
through programs involving music, writing, and instrumentation. To learn
more, visit: otisreddingfoundation.org.
