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The Duckling Raised by Loons

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

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.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books, Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Expository Literature, Animals
Copyright 2023
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2023-03-07
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF019090, JNF003030, JNF051150
Dewey 598.4/42
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Guided Reading Level O
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Awards

  • Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices, Winner, 2024
  • Minnesota Book Award Finalist, Short-listed, 2024
  • Notable Award Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book, Commended, 2024
  • ALSC Summer Reading List 2024, Winner, 2024
  • Star of the North Picture Book Award Nominee, Nominated, 2024
  • EUREKA! Children's Book Gold Award, Winner, 2023

Reviews

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 1 March 2023

“An entertaining and informative story that will find a home in many collections.”—School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 15 December 2022

“Engaging natural science for the very young.”—Kirkus Reviews