Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, Quack


Book Description

Five ducklings explore their brand new world following their mother.




The Duck Song


Book Description

A determined duck pleads for grapes at the most unlikely of places: a lemonade stand. The story and song in this comical, musical picture book will delight both adults and children, who can play the song aloud while learning important lessons about persistence and compassion.




The Ugly Duckling


Book Description

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.




This STUFF Is Real


Book Description

My book is a collection of experiences in my life from various vacations and trips I have taken and the different people I meet or see on the way. Some of the poems are personal and depict experiences with health issues and relationships. I ‘ve also included poems about my family and friends alike. There are poems related to social issues of the world today. And lastly, there are poems about my spiritual life and my appreciation for the positive power that guides me.




Daddy Duck of Whisper Pond


Book Description

Playing in the mud was one of the ducklings’ favorite pastimes—mud pies were the order of the day! Daddy Duck of Whisper Pond was written with a story line encompassing multiple characters and centered on the fun to be found living around Whisper Pond. Meet characters such as Sally Squirrel and Bandy the Bear Cub as they share the experience of becoming friends at Whisper Pond.




Little Quack


Book Description

One by one, four ducklings find the courage to jump into the pond and paddle with Mama Duck, until only Little Quack is left in the nest, trying to be brave.




Little Quack's New Friend


Book Description

Little Quack makes friends with Litte Ribbit the frog.




Uglified Ducky


Book Description

Resets Hans Christian Andersen's tale, "The Ugly Duckling," in the Northern Piney Woods of Alaska, where a baby moose is raised by a family of ducks who try to teach him to waddle, quack, and fly but cannot see his true beauty.




Getting Ready to Read


Book Description

How can I help my child become a good reader? Getting Ready to Read emphasizes the vital link between good reading skills and a love of books. You’ll discover the importance of talking and singing to your baby, of playing with and reading to your toddler, of encouraging your pre-schooler’s curiosity, and of making your child aware of the importance of reading in your life. This warm, practical guide provides you with advice about games and activities that will pave the way to good reading skills as they bring hours of enjoyment to both parent and child. You’ll discover: • Why it’s important for children to develop reading skills at their own pace • Which books to choose for each stage of your child’s development • How to monitor TV watching, and how to use TV as a teaching tool • Why all facets of your child’s development—physical, mental, and emotional—affect reading readiness • How to integrate reading readiness activities into your daily life . . . and much more. Featuring a special section with practice games and tests to help prepare your child for the Reading Readiness Tests administered by schools




Make Way for Ducklings


Book Description

"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature