Peep Leap

by Elizabeth Verdick, John Bendall-Brunello (Illustrator)

Overview

In the hollow of a tree, higher than the eye can see…nine wood ducks hatch, one by one. “That’s good!” says Mama. “We’re almost done.” One last egg is very still…Finally, the smallest egg hatches. Then it’s time for all the wood ducks to make the BIG jump from the tree-where their mother made her nest-to the water below. Ducklings One through Nine make the leap. But Duckling Ten isn’t so sure…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781542020268
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	01/07/2025
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, and her books have received numerous awards, including the Henry Bergh Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book, Gold Mom’s Choice Award, and iParenting Media Award Excellent Product. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.

John has over 25 years experience as a children’s book illustrator, working with the top publishers in both the UK and the USA with co-editions in nearly every country in the world. He has illustrated books written by some of the most prestigious authors of children’s books today.

Editorial Reviews

Well done! What a useful children’s book on the subject of duck traits themselves, not only for duck-loving readers but others. Importantly, its pages reveal through the early life of a wood duckling some of life’s best practices for young readers to follow—determination, focus, persistence, and awareness, especially. Nature teaches us things, and this book is a very nice, early age primer in that regard!” —Clifton A. Brown, Executive Director, Maryland Wood Duck Initiative

“This sweet story begins with Mama duck watching 10 eggs hatch. Nine of the fluffy little ones drop from the tree nest to the water. But the last one is afraid, and it takes coaxing by mother and siblings before Duckling finds the courage to take the plunge and join the rest of the family as they swim away. A one-page author’s note explains wood duck behavior...inspired by a visit to the Bell Museum of Natural History...a counting book and a confidence builder for young children who need to take leaps in their own lives.” —Mary Ann Grossman, TwinCities.com

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