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Ducks Away!

By Mem Fox
Series: DUCKS AWAY
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A mother duck leads her five little ducks on an adventurous waddling journey, crossing a bridge in this charming and rhythmic tale. Ducks Away! is a delightful story that captures the joy and excitement of a simple day out.
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A mother duck and her five little ducks waddled out one day. Onto a bridge, then–ducks away! A quacking classic, from the best-selling team of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

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A mother duck and her five little ducks waddled out one day. Onto a bridge, then–ducks away!

A quacking classic, from the best-selling team of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

Series: DUCKS AWAY

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  • Ducks Away!
    A mother duck and her five little ducks waddled out one day. Onto a bridge, then — ducks away! A quacking new classic, from the best-selling team of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
    By Mem Fox
    Hardback
    $2499
    In Stock
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  • Ducks Away!
    Ducks Away!
    A mother duck and her five little ducks waddled out one day. Onto a bridge, then–ducks away! A quacking classic, from the best-selling team of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
    By Mem Fox
    Board book
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742994888

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Omnibus Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Judy Horacek

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 32

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