Love Is
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Love Is

Written by Diane Adams · Illustrated by Claire Keane

A parent's love for their child is explored through the metaphor of a duckling growing up.

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32 pages· 161 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD560L
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Bookroo's summary

A little girl rescues a duckling from city streets, nurturing it with care and devotion. As the duckling grows, she faces the bittersweet challenge of letting it return to the wild. Will their bond endure? When the duck returns with ducklings of her own, the girl discovers the lasting impact of love shared and released. This tender tale explores the joys and responsibilities of caring, teaching young readers about the beauty of love given and received. Perfect for children who cherish animals and heartwarming stories.

From the publisher

Perfect for Valentine’s Day—or any tender moment—this story of a girl and a duckling who share a touching year together will melt hearts old and young. In this tenderly funny book, girl and duckling grow in their understanding of what it is to care for each other, discovering that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding tight. Children and parents together will adore this fond exploration of growing up while learning about the joys of love offered and love returned.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
161
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
189676
Publication
Published
January 24, 2017
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452139975
LCCN
2016005490
OCLC
972478802

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