The illustrations are very cute, and it's always nice to see a lonely kitty find a loving home. Veg*n parents note: Fishing is a running theme throughout this The rather existential lyrics of the classic song get a bit more upbeat re-imagining as the colorful illustrations depict a cat who's all alone in San Francisco until he meets a little girl who is also 'sittin' on the dock of the bay,' and they become friends. Also, there is the appeal of introducing classic music to a whole new audience. The rather existential lyrics of the classic song get a bit more upbeat re-imagining as the colorful illustrations depict a cat who's all alone in San Francisco until he meets a little girl who is also 'sittin' on the dock of the bay,' and they become friends.

(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.more

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. 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. (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay is a charming picture book set to one of the King of Soul’s™ greatest hits. Then I’ll watch ’em roll away again, yeah. (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay is the latest from LyricPop, a children’s picture book collection by LyricVerse and Akashic Books. 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 Otis Redding and Steve Cropper’s timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.

Otis Redding and Steve Cropper’s timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.

The dock of the bay lyrics