Waiting in the Wings

Written by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton · Illustrated by EG Keller

Ducklings hatch during a show, sparking a community's rescue mission.

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40 pages· ~710L

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In a sunny seaside village, Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck nest by a theater. As Mrs. Puddleduck warms their eggs, Mr. Puddleduck is captivated by the theater's rehearsals. But when their ducklings hatch near a busy road, it's up to Mr. Puddleduck's newfound choreography skills and a parade of performers to ensure their safety. Will the community's efforts lead to a grand finale for the duck family? Discover how a true event inspired this charming tale of creativity and community spirit.

From the publisher

Inspired by a true event, the tale of a duck family waiting in the wings for their moment in the spotlight–from the #1 bestselling mother-daughter team of musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton! Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck have found the perfect place to nest: a cozy planter by a theater in a sunny seaside village. While Mrs. P is warming the eggs, Mr. P is drawn to the spellbinding songs, fabulous feathered costumes, and dazzling dances he’s secretly watching during rehearsals. He’s even showing off some fancy new footwork to Mrs. P! But it turns out he’s been learning much more than how to put on a show. When the chicks begin hatching right by the roadside, it takes a chorus line of parading performers–and Mr. P’s clever choreography–to come to the rescue! From the bestselling mother-daughter team musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton comes a delightful story inspired by the true tale of ducklings who stopped traffic and charmed a community, all the way to their splashy grand finale!

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