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One dog . . . SO many ducklings! In this laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the meaning of family, Ralph the dog unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings, and soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew!Ralph the dog enjoyed a quiet life . . . until the day he stumbles across an egg. Surely the best thing for him to do is ignore it and walk right on by. But, CRACK! The egg hatches, then and there.
What's inside? A cute and fluffy little duckling searching for a parent. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph! As does the very excitable, very loud, and very
large flock of ducklings in the nearby field. . .
Filled with heart, hilarity, and adorably raucous ducklings, Lorna Scobie's
Duck, Duck, Dad is a celebration of love and community that is perfect for all families, big and small--and fans of
Mother Bruce,
Harry the Dirty Dog, and
Gaston.
About the author
Lorna Scobie is a London-based author-illustrator and book designer. Growing up surrounded by nature in the English countryside has heavily influenced her illustrations--her work often revolves around the natural world and animal kingdom. Lorna illustrates her work by hand, primarily using ink pens, watercolor and colored pencils. She is the author-illustrator of
Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!
