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.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1728442990 Ages 5-10
Keywords: nonfiction, orphan, family, birds, ducks, nature, parents, cooperation, science, Science Curriculum, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old
