Nonna’s Corner is a special feature where I share books I’ve reviewed with my grandchildren, affectionately referred to as the “Royals” here at Caffeinated. We hope you enjoy them and find books to share with the little ones in your life.
by Maria Monte
Illustrator: Emelie Wiklund
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 28
Source: Author
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A sweet, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to be kind to animals. Perfect for fans of Ack! The Nantucket Duckling.
Eve and her Grandpa take daily walks to the local lake, where Eve tries to make friends with two shy ducklings.
Will Eve's funny and heart-warning antics win over the shy ducklings and their protective mother duck?
Will her kind and patient Grandpa help Eve find a way to be more kind and gentle with the ducklings?
Join Eve as she learns how to be kind, giving and respectful toward animals.
Illustrated by Emelie Wiklund Eve’s Duckings by Maria Monte, shares the delightful story of a little girl who wants the ducklings at the lake to be her friend.
What a charming story from the colorful illustrations to Eve’s determination. My grandchild loved following the story and seeing Eve’s attempts and failures. The illustrations give context to the story and helped the children visualize the events taking place.
Each day Eve and her grandpa walk to the lake and Eve tries to make friends with the baby ducklings. When she gets too close, the mama duck chases her away. My grandchildren laughed and recalled a momma duck who honked and chased passers by as we all admired her ducklings. After a soaked attempt at friendship, Eve stops her attempts until one day she has an idea.
The children and I discussed why the ducklings moved away from Eve, and why the mama honked. We also tried to come up with ideas on how to make Eve could make friends with them.
The book touches upon boundaries, kindness, and respect for all living things. This is a delightful book for your classroom or as a part of your child’s bedtime routine.
- Reading Level: K-3
- Age Level: 3-8
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Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Carla
I read this one to my granddaughter a couple of times, she loved it too. I will be posting my review on my Saturday Morning for Kids.
MarthaE
This sounds like a sweet story. Thanks for sharing.
Maria Monte
Kimberly, Thanks so much for the beautiful review. I really appreciate how you used the book to discuss how important it is to respect wildlife with your grandchildren. Best wishes to you and your family. Regards, Maria Monte (author, Eve’s Ducklings)
Mary Kirkland
That looks cute.
Melliane
Oh it looks nice!