Sale price
$1595
I Can Do It Myself!
Ages 2–6 · 2009
Sale price
$1597
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.
32 pages· 161 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
$16.99Save 6%
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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
The author
More from Diane Adams
The illustrator
More from Claire Keane
Sale price
$1799
Little Big Girl
Ages 3–5 · 2016
Sale price
$1899
Prunella
Ages 4–7 · 2024
Sale price
$1799
Why?
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Sale price
$1699
A Fairy Friend
Ages 5–7 · 2016
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$1799
Hello, Baby! I'm Your Mom
Ages 3–6 · 2022
Sale price
$1999
Beastly Babies
Ages 4–8 · 2015
Sale price
$1695
Love You Head to Toe
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Sale price
$1999
Sleepy Snuggles
Ages 4–8 · 2024
Sale price
$1699
Next to You
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Sale price
$1899
If I Were a Kangaroo
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Sale price
$1699
Made for Me
Ages 3–5 · 2018
Sale price
$1899
I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home
Ages 4–8 · 2018
The fine print
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
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.
Top contributors: Mamabearian