Lucky Ducklings

Description

An engaging and charming true rescue story illustrated by a Christopher Award winner! Early one morning, Mama Duck takes her babies for a walk. They follow safely behind her as they leave their pond, waddle through the park, and stop in the little sunlit town's parking lot for yummy breakfast. But one by one, Mama's little ducklings get separated when they disappear into the slats of the town's storm drain. How three firemen and a pickup truck rush to their rescue makes for a vivid and exciting drama that children will return to over and over again. Award-winning artist Nancy Carpenter and veteran author Eva Moore have created a delightful new classic with an inspiring environmental message.

Nancy Carpenter is the celebrated illustrator of more than thirty books for children. Her unique multimedia approach to illustration has garnered numerous honors, including two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Ms. Carpenter lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. Eva Moore has been writing and editing children's books for more than forty years. She is the beloved author of many popular books, and lives in Montauk, New York.

Praise for Lucky DucklingsAn unabashedly adorable caper, this crowd-pleaser already feels like a classic. --The New York Times Book Review*This generation's duckling rescue story. --Publishers Weekly, starred review*Writer and artist have conspired to give children a sure-to-be classic that they're sure to love. --School Library Journal, starred reviewThis book impresses all on its own with its fine design, compelling story, expressive images and gentle environmental message. --KirkusMoore's expert use of pattern and repetition as she names each of the ducklings . . . is nicely echoed in individual illustrated vignettes and will make this a good choice for reading aloud. --Horn Book