Mama's Little Duckling
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Mama's Little Duckling

Written by Marjorie Blain Parker · Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

A duckling must outsmart unseen danger when his mother's warning fails.

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32 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~380L
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Bookroo's summary

Dandelion Duckling loves exploring the pond and visiting friends like Dragonfly and Little Polliwog. His mother always warns him of danger with a loud quack. But one day, a hidden weasel lurks in the willows, unnoticed by Mama. Can Dandelion rely on his instincts and lessons to escape this unseen threat? Dive into a tale of adventure and bravery as Dandelion faces a challenge that tests his courage and quick thinking.

From the publisher

Dandelion Duckling is ready to explore . . . all by himself. Soon heas paddling across the pond to visit with his friendsaDragonfly, Little Polliwog, and the Centipedes. Mama is watching closely, though, and when she sees danger, she sounds the warning: QUACK! QUACK! QUACK! and Dandelion scoots right back. But one day not even Mama sees the weasel waiting in the willows. Can Dandelion remember what Mama Quack had taught him this time, before itas too late? Mike Wohnoutkaas vibrant, sun-splashed paintings capture the exuberance and can-do spirit of Marjorie Blain Parkeras rhythmic read-aloud.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
545
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~380L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
120593
Publication
Published
March 1, 2008
First published
February 28, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525479505

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