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Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
From the Series Millbrook Picture Books
Discover the true story of an orphaned mallard duckling being raised by a pair of loons.
On a lake in northern Wisconsin in 2019, loon researchers were surprised to discover a mother and father loon caring for a mallard duckling. Normally loons and mallards live very different lives and do not get along. Follow along as the duckling grows and displays a mix of both loon behaviors and mallard behaviors. Intriguing verse and striking illustrations combine in this heartwarming tale of unexpected animal cooperation.
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 4 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Copyright | 2023 |
BISACS | JNF019090 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Lerner |
Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
Series | Millbrook Picture Books |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
ISBN | 9781728442990 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2023-03-07 |
Author | Laura Purdie Salas |
Illustrator | Alexandria Neonakis |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Sources for further research |
Dewey | 598.4/42 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Dimensions | 9.75 x 9.75 |
Guided Reading Level | O |