Product Description
by Laura Purdie Salas (Author), Alexandria Neonakis (Illustrator)
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.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.5 x 10.2 IN
Publication Date: March 07, 2023
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5