Eve's Ducklings

by Maria Monte, Emelie Wiklund (Illustrator)

Overview

A sweet, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to be kind to animals.

Eve and her Grandpa take daily walks to the local lake, where Eve tries to make friends with two shy ducklings. 

Will Eve's funny and heart-warning antics win over the shy ducklings and their protective mother duck? 

Will her kind and patient Grandpa help Eve find a way to be more kind and gentle with the ducklings?

Join Eve as she learns how to be kind, giving and respectful toward animals.

• Fun read-aloud book

• Books for kids ages 3 and up

• Picture books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students.

Praise for Eve's Ducklings:

★ "The images that show Eve's multiple attempts to connect with the ducklings are especially adorable. A well-illustrated and thoughtful intergenerational tale." - Kirkus Reviews ★

★ "Eve's Ducklings is such a lovely book with a great message! I also loved the beautiful illustrations. This book is perfect for younger children!" - Samantha McCarn, Librarian ★

★ "It reminded me of my childhood and brought back fond memories. I loved the relationship between Eve and her Grandpa on their adventures to the park." - Lauren Jeffs ★

★ "Being kind to animals is an important message and I think this book did it beautifully. I will definitely read this again to my class." - Ginny Mcpherson, Elementary Educator ★

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780987513052
Publisher:	Bonny Books
Publication date:	07/01/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Maria is an experienced communications specialist and received her honours degree in English literature from La Trobe University. Her spare time is divided between family, caring for her young son, and writing children's books. A native of Melbourne, Australia, Maria enjoys mochas, watching Netflix when her son naps, and losing herself in wiki rabbit holes.
Emelie is a freelance illustrator who creates illustrations with traditional water colours and inks. In 2017, Emelie completed a Diploma in Illustration from Bergh's School of Communication. Emelie lives in Stockholm, Sweden with her husband and two children.

Editorial Reviews

★ "The images that show Eve's multiple attempts to connect with the ducklings are especially adorable. A well-illustrated and thoughtful intergenerational tale." - Kirkus Reviews ★

★ "A sweetly illustrated picture book with a strong ´be kind to animals´ message. A FINALIST and highly recommended!" - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards ★

★ "What a delightful book. I read this to my pre school class and they loved it. Being kind to animals is an important message and I think this book did it beautifully. I will definitely read this again to my class." - Ginny Mcpherson, Elementary Educator ★

★ "At once a story about intergenerational love between a grandfather and his granddaughter and an example of the power of tenacity, Eve's Ducklings draws readers into the dynamic and precious world of an inquisitive young child. Preschool-aged readers will especially connect with Eve's story and look forward to sharing it with their grandparents." - Mary Lanni, Book Reviewer ★

★ "A beautiful tale of friendship between animals and children which is bound to become a favorite bedtime story. This short story will give them all the tools to grow a healthy relationship with animals of all types. I recommend this beautiful tale!" - Marie-Hélène Fasquel, Readers' Favorite ★

★ "Absolutely delightful! The pictures are just gorgeous and sure to draw the younger readers in. I love that it is just Eve and grandad enjoying time together and their adventures in the park. The fact that some of the story is told through the illustrations means the book becomes more engaging and parents can work on comprehension as well. I just adore this." - Amanda O'Dwyer, LoveReading4Kids ★

★ "Eve's Ducklings is such a lovely book with a great message! I also loved the beautiful illustrations. This book is perfect for younger children!" - Samantha McCarn, Librarian ★

★ "It reminded me of my childhood and brought back fond memories. I loved the relationship between Eve and her Grandpa on their adventures to the park." - Lauren Jeffs ★

★ "Being kind to animals is an important message and I think this book did it beautifully. I will definitely read this again to my class." - Ginny Mcpherson, Elementary Educator ★

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