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32 pp.
| Candlewick |
March, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-5936-3$15.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Salvatore Rubbino.
The behaviors and characteristics of mallard ducks, who live near a city river, are carefully observed by another local resident--a young girl--who watches them from her bedroom and as she passes by on her way to and from school. Inviting mixed-media illustrations feature lots of green and brown and showcase the ducks in search of food and raising young in their urban habitat. Ind.