# The Little Duckling Who Wouldn't Get Wet - Board Book

by **Gek Tessaro** (Author)

**In this fun board book, Little Duckling will get wet--but only when it's ready!  
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_All ducks must swim_, says the big duck. But the little duckling isn't ready to swim--not yet. One by one, other animals come to try to convince the little duckling to jump in. They push and shove, but the little duckling is firm: not yet!

With a sturdy die-cut cover, irresistible art and a story that builds and builds as the duckling stands firm, this charming board book encourages young listeners to think about their own needs and keep healthy boundaries--and to be brave when they are ready to try something new.

From the hilarious pile of animals trying to get little duckling to dive in to the final view of little duckling swimming along happily, Gek Tessaro's colorful, cut-paper collage art is lively and reminiscent of classics like Eric Carle's _Very Hungry Caterpillar_. With its patterned text and unexpected, hilarious ending, this international best-seller, originally from Italy is sure to provide an engaging experience.  
  
**A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year**

### Author Biography

Gek Tessaro (pronounced GEHK teh-ZAH-roh) is a popular children's performance artist and award-winning picture book author-illustrator in his native Italy. _The Little Duckling Who Wouldn't Get Wet_, published as _Il Fatto E_, is one of Italy's most beloved books for the very young.

**Number of Pages:** 26

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 02, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 7.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 7.99 USD | In stock |

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