Overview

A heartwarming book for young children about the challenges and joys that come with giving and receiving love.



This beautifully illustrated book tells the moving story of a little girl and a duckling who both grow to understand what it means to care for each other as they learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding on.



When a little girl finds a duckling who has wandered away from the park onto the city streets, she takes it home to care for it. The baby duck requires constant attention--early morning feedings, bathing, and tidying--until the time comes to say goodbye. When her pet has grown too big for the bath, the girl takes the full-grown duck back to the pond. Afterward, she misses it and wonders if it remembers her . . . until one day, the duck comes back--with six ducklings of her own.



ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Lyrical text makes the book fun to read aloud, while the story conveys important lessons about responsibility.



TALENTED CREATORS: Diane Adams is the author of Two Hands to Love You. Illustrator Claire Keane is the author and illustrator of Once Upon a Cloud and is also known for her development art for the movies Tangled and Frozen.



READERS LOVE IT: With a nearly 5-star rating on Amazon, reviewer rave! "This sweet and playful text, paired masterfully with engaging illustrations, defines love in its purest form," says one. Another calls it "the most beautiful children's book . . . super sweet, cute, and inspiring!"



Perfect for:
  • Children who love animals
  • Gift givers looking for a great birthday, Valentine's Day, or Easter gift for children
  • Fans of If Animals Kissed Good Night and On the Night You Were Born 
 

 

ISBN-13

9781452139975

ISBN-10

1452139970

Weight

0.22 Pounds

Dimensions

7.60 x 0.50 x 9.55 In

List Price

$15.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

32 pages

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Published On

2017-01-24



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