Seven Little Ducklings

Written and illustrated by Annette LeBlanc Cate

A mother duck searches for her ducklings, finding unexpected surprises along the way.

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40 pages· 348 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~280L

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Bookroo's summary

A mother duck wakes to find her seven ducklings missing. As she searches, she discovers them in surprising places—on branches, in ooze, even near a fox. But her count keeps growing. Who are these extra 'babies'? With each new find, her heart expands, embracing an unusual flock. Can she gather them all safely? This whimsical tale of counting and unexpected family will delight sharp-eyed readers.

From the publisher

In this adorable counting story brimming with unconditional love, a mother duck searching for her seven missing ducklings ends up collecting even more “babies” as she goes. When a plump mother duck awakens one morning, she’s stunned to discover that her seven eggs have hatched in the night and all of her ducklings have wandered off. Now she has to search for them out in the wild! The mother duck keeps careful count as she discovers her babies one by one–on branches, stuck in ooze, and even in the jaws of a fox. Five, six, seven . . . eight? Nine? Sharp-eyed readers will love seeing the mother unwittingly rescue not only her own ducklings, but also an unusual flock of other creatures! Luckily, she has plenty of love to give! Annette LeBlanc Cate’s whimsical illustrations and natural rhymes make this tale of counting and family a sweet delight.

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