The Digger and the Duckling
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Digger and the Duckling

Written and illustrated by Joseph Kuefler

Part of the The Digger series

A lost duckling teaches construction trucks the meaning of family.

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48 pages· 524 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~520L
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On a bustling construction site, Digger and his truck friends are experts at building. But when a tiny duckling appears, their world shifts. Can these mighty machines learn to nurture and protect? As they navigate this unexpected challenge, they discover the true essence of family and the importance of caring for the environment. Will they succeed in their new role, or will the duckling remain lost? This heartwarming tale invites young readers to explore themes of compassion and responsibility in a world where even the toughest machines can show tenderness.

From the publisher

From the acclaimed author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes a companion to his popular picture book The Digger and the Flower. Perfect for fans of Peter Brown’s The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson’s If You Plant a Seed, as well as readers who love the machines in Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series. Digger and the other big trucks love to build.But when a lost duckling waddles onto the jobsite, Digger and his friends learn to do more than just scoop and hoist and push . . . They learn to become a family.Share this beautiful picture book as a great introduction to taking care of the environment.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
524
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 22, 2022
First published
February 15, 2022
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063062542
LCCN
2021939647

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