Food
Carnivore
John Dories eat small fish and squid.
Meat eater
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John Dory Facts for Kids: J Is for John Dory
The John Dory has a big dark spot on each side of its body. Its thin, flat body makes it hard to see from the front. Here are easy John Dory facts for kids: what John Dories eat, how big they grow, what a baby John Dory is called and where John Dories live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter J.
Fishtype
Carnivorediet
Frybaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About John Dories
Two more true facts about the John Dory that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “John Dory”
John Dory starts with the letter J. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
A big dark spot on its side may scare off predators.
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One more fact
Its very thin body helps it sneak up on fish.
Act it outMove like a John Dory for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter J in “John Dory”.
Ask a questionWhat would a John Dory eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
John Dory Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the John Dory, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A john dory is about 30 to 65 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
John Dories live for about 12 years.
LifespanBaby
Fry
A baby John Dory is called a fry.
Baby nameGroup
School
A group of John Dories is called a school.
Group nameHabitat
Ocean
John Dories are found in coastal oceans worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Fish
The John Dory has a big dark spot on each side of its body. Its thin, flat body makes it hard to see from the front.
John Dory is a fishLetter
J is for John Dory
John Dory has 8 letters and starts with J.
Say: John Dory
Quick quiz
John Dory Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
John Dory Coloring Page: Letter J Worksheet
Done reading about the John Dory? Print the free letter J sheet, say “J is for John Dory” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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John Dory Questions Kids Ask
John Dories eat small fish and squid. That makes the John Dory a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A john dory is about 30 to 65 cm long.
John Dories live for about 12 years.
A baby John Dory is called a fry.
A group of John Dories is called a school.
John Dories live in coastal oceans worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: ocean.
Yes. The John Dory is a fish. The John Dory has a big dark spot on each side of its body. Its thin, flat body makes it hard to see from the front.
John Dory starts with the letter J. Say it slowly and listen for the J sound at the start.
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