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Ducks on the Road: A Counting Adventure

Anita Lobel, illustrated by Anita Lobel

Ten baby ducks walk behind their mother and father on a country outing. As they travel, the ducklings become distracted by new animal friends they encounter. The book counts the ducks from one through ten while also introducing the other animals on the walk. Gouache and colored-pencil artwork depicts the family’s cheerful journey. The format invites participation as the ducks and their companions appear.

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Book details

Themes
Animals · Family · Mathematics · Nature
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Published
January 19, 2021
ISBN-13
9781534465923
Language
English
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