Doris' Dear Delinquents

by Emma Ward

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Silver medal winner of the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition!
"An alphabet book with just the right amount of toothy mayhem." - Publishers Weekly





Doris the gharial crocodile has her motherly hands full with twenty-six misbehaved hatchlings. Follow along on a journey through the alphabet as she tries to bring peace back into her home.




An amusing book about a crocodile and her cheeky hatchlings, whose names all start with a specific letter of the alphabet. For readers who know their ABCs ages 4 years and up.


Key Colors is Clavis’ biennial contest for picture book creators. Held in international markets since 1996, the first US edition was inaugurated in 2020. Only a children’s book, intended for ages 2-7, can qualify for the award. A professional jury evaluates the artistic, literary, and child-oriented qualities of the works with the winner receiving a monetary prize in addition to being published by Clavis. For many illustrators, this unique award is the start of a successful international career.
  • ISBN10 1605376906
  • ISBN13 9781605376905
  • Publish Date 16 December 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Clavis Publishing
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English