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The Duck Who Didn't Like Water

By Steve Small
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The Duck Who Didn't Like Water by Steve Small is a delightful children's book about a grumpy duck who avoids rain and puddles at all costs. One day, a friendly frog unexpectedly enters the duck’s life, bringing about unforeseen adventures and heartwarming moments. Through their blossoming friendship, the duck learns to appreciate the joys that water can bring.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories with delightful illustrations. It follows a quirky duck who prefers staying dry, only to embark on an unexpected adventure. Young readers and their families might enjoy the themes of friendship, embracing the unexpected, and finding joy in new experiences.

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The Duck Who Didn't Like Water

A wise, funny fable about how we don’t need to like the same things to find our perfect pal, from the illustrator of I'm Sticking With You.

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‘A wonderful, tender evocation of friendship and how its power can help you overcome your worst fears. A pure splash of joy.’ The Daily Mail

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022

The Duck Who Didn't Like Water is not like other ducks. Duck doesn’t like water and is perfectly fine alone, thank you very much. But then, one dark and stormy night, an outgoing, water-loving, and very lost Frog turns up at Duck’s door. Can this odd couple find Frog’s home? And will they find friendship along the way?

This endearing, gorgeously illustrated tale marks the author-illustrator debut for Steve Small, illustrator of the highly acclaimed, I’m Sticking with You by Smriti Halls (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021 and for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2021).

‘A beautiful book, with a zen-like balance, and full of light and drama, too.’ Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale

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The Duck Who Didn't Like Water is praised for its charming storytelling and engaging illustrations that capture the imagination of young readers. Reviewers highlight the book's themes of friendship and acceptance, noting it as a delightful tale that encourages children to embrace differences. The gentle humour and colourful artwork are appreciated for making the story both fun and heartwarming.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471192340

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Steve Small

About the Author

Steve Small has worked in animation for over thirty years as a director, designer, and animator. The work has varied from working on Disney features to designing and directing shorts, TV series, and commercials. He’s the illustrator of I’m Sticking with You and the author and illustrator of The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water, Wellington’s Big Day Out, Brave Little Bear, and The Hare Who Wouldn’t Share. Steve lives in London, and when he’s not painting and drawing, you’ll likely find him feeding the crows on Blackheath Common.

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