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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Digger and the Duckling
Written & illustrated by Joseph Kuefler
Part of the The Digger series
A lost duckling teaches construction trucks the meaning of family.
48 pages· 524 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
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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