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Book Cover for: Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons, Laura Purdie Salas

Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons

Laura Purdie Salas

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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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
  • Publish Date: Mar 7th, 2023
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.50in - 10.20in - 0.60in - 0.85lb
  • EAN: 9781728442990
  • Recommended age: 05-10
  • Categories: • Family - Alternative Family• Animals - Birds• Science & Nature - Zoology

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About the Author

Salas, Laura Purdie: - Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than 135 books for kids, including If You Were the Moon, Lion of the Sky, theCan Be... series, and Bookspeak! Poems about Books. Poetry and rhyming nonfiction books are her favorite things to write. Laura loves to do author visits, writing workshops, and teacher inservices. Read more about Laura and her work at laurasalas.com.
Neonakis, Alexandria: - Alexandria Neonakis is a freelance concept artist, fine artist and illustrator from Nova Scotia, Canada, currently residing in Los Angeles with her husband and various pets. Previously she was a senior concept artist at Wonderstorm and a character concept artist at Naughty Dog. When she's not working, you'll find her at home with her husband John and their way too many pets, out in nature painting and shooting reference, or at the barn she rides at hanging out with horses.

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Praise for this book

"An entertaining and informative story that will find a home in many collections."--School Library Journal

-- (3/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)

"Engaging natural science for the very young."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (12/15/2022 12:00:00 AM)

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