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Duck, Duck, Bruce!

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A neurodivergent duck saves the day by being himself. Bruce is the only duck in his flock who doesn't follow the leader, fly as part of a perfect V formation, or do anything quite the same way as the other ducks do. A joyful read and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A playful picture book that uses humour to explore neurodiversity and celebrate different ways of thinking, being, and doing.

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A neurodivergent duck saves the day by being himself.

Bruce is the only duck in his flock who doesn't follow the leader, fly as part of a perfect V formation, or do anything quite the same way as the other ducks do.

A joyful read and laugh-out-loud experience, Duck, Duck, Bruce! is an engaging picture book that uses repetition, wordplay and visual humour to invite readers to notice how some ducks do things a little bit differently.

From fine dining to flying a light aircraft, young readers will love watching Bruce waddle through life in his own unique ways.

When a big bad wolf sets her sights on Bruce's flock, will they all fall for her tricks and be doomed, or will Bruce turn out to be the hero his flock needs by simply being himself?

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family sharing, Duck, Duck, Bruce! is a story that supports social and emotional learning by encouraging explorations of neurodiversity, identity, belonging and self-determination.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922539168

Publisher: Exisle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: EK Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jasmine Berry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Dannika Patterson is a Brisbane-based children’s author, workshop presenter, and former journalist. Her books aim to uplift, empower, and spark wonder, while gently opening conversations about big ideas. Jasmine Berry is a Western Australia–based illustrator who creates magical, character-rich worlds using digital tools and a lot of coffee. She lives in Perth with her husband, two cats, and many succulents.

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