by Nancy Tafuri (Author), Nancy Tafuri (Illustrator)
In this classic and bestselling Caldecott Honor winner, a mother duck loses her duckling--and finds it, with the help of sharp-eyed young readers.
"As fresh as spring."--The Horn Book
"Children will return to this one again and again . . . a reassuring story of youthful independence and familial love."--School Library Journal, starred review
"[Nancy Tafuri] always manages to flavor her splendid pictures with humor and interesting detail."--The New York Times Book Review
Acclaimed author Nancy Tafuri hides the little duck somewhere on each page--have YOU seen it? This almost-wordless book is both a fun counting game and an exciting hidden-picture hunt for the youngest readers.
Back Jacket
An anxious mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling.
Number of Pages: 14
Dimensions: 0.6 x 4.9 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 20, 1996
Award: Caldecott Medal (1985)
