Author: Marion Dane Bauer
Photographer: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 978-1-59193-585-8
Pages: 32
Price: $14.95
Three little ducklings are huddled together safely in their nest, high up in a tree. Mama encourages them to jump, and join her and their other siblings at the bottom. But after each plea from Mama, the three ducklings express their concern about jumping from such heights. Finally Mama says exactly the right words for the ducklings to decide to make their leap. And soon they happily follow Mama off into the world.
Jump, Little Wood Ducks is filled with up-close photographs of wood ducks in their nests, in mid-air, in the water, and on the ground below. This cute story shares a humorous look at the bravery each duck needs to have in order to make their own leap to the ground. The closing pages explain the nesting habits and other interesting facts about wood ducks. This is a fun read for home and classroom use.
Reviewer: Alice Berger
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