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Duck Days

By Sara Leach
Series: Slug Days Stories
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Duck Days by Sara Leach is a heartwarming children's book exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and embracing differences. The story follows a young girl named Lauren, who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She embarks on a school camping trip, facing challenges while forming bonds with classmates along the way. This tale illustrates personal growth and the power of understanding and acceptance among peers.
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You might enjoy this charming children’s book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about friendship, inclusivity, and empathy. It follows relatable characters on their journey through everyday challenges, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy stories with emotional depth and life lessons.

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Duck Days

A USBBY Outstanding International Book, now in paperback. Lauren, athird-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challengesof sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle'straining wheels.

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Age range 7 to 10

The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International Book Slug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle's training wheels.

Irma is Lauren's best friend. Irma knows all the strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it hard to 'go with the flow'. Lauren helps Irma learn English words and understand unfamiliar customs. So why does Irma suddenly want to introduce Lauren to her mountain-biking, litter-dropping neighbour Jonas? Why is Irma calling Jonas her friend?

As if sharing Irma weren't bad enough, Lauren also has an alarming new problem at school. Their teacher has announced a mountain biking day when the students will learn to ride their bikes on an obstacle course. But Lauren still uses training wheels. She just can't face the teasing she will get when her classmates see them. She isn't brave like Irma. She can't go with the flow like Dad. How can she possibly face this challenge?

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Duck Days by Sara Leach has been positively reviewed for its warm portrayal of Lauren, a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Reviewers commend its relatable narrative about friendship, bravery, and facing challenges, making it accessible and educational for young readers. The book's point of view is praised for providing insight into Lauren's world, fostering empathy and understanding among readers, and is recommended as a valuable tool for discussions on autism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772781489

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 November 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rebecca Bender

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 120

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sara Leach Series: Slug Days Stories

About the Author

Sara Leach is an elementary school teacher-librarian who hails from Whistler, BC, where she loves to ski, hike and bike. She has had the privilege of teaching several amazing students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and her experience working with them inspired her chapter books Slug Days, Penguin Days, and Duck DaysThe Slug Days Stories collection's honours include two USBBY Outstanding International Books, a Junior Library Guild selection, a Bank Street Best Book, and four nominations to reader's choice awards.

Rebecca Bender is a well-loved author-illustrator of children's books as well as an art director and designer. Her books include the popular Giraffe and Bird collection, How Do You Feel? and the illustrations for Peach Girl by Raymond Namakura, as well as those for the Slug Days Stories and Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life. Rebecca's awards and honors include the OLA Blue Spruce Award, a Cooperative Children's Book Center best-of-the-year choice, and a Toronto Public Library best-of-the-year selection. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design at the top of her class, earning the Medal for Illustration. Rebecca lives in Burlington, Ontario, with her husband and three children.

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