1st: Otis and the Tornado, by Loren Long
DHH: The Sea Serpent and Me, by Dashka Slater; The Teddy Bear, by David McPhail
2nd: The Friend, by Sarah Stewart
3rd: Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles, by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson
SCNDR--Marine Turtle Conservation Program
South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts
4th: The Birdman, by Veronika Martenova Charles
5th: Thank you, Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco
Interview with Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco's website: www.patriciapolacco.com