The Fuzzy Duckling

A Classic Children's Book
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The Fuzzy Duckling by Jane Werner Watson is a delightful children's story about a charming little duckling on an adventurous stroll. As he waddles through the countryside, he meets various farm animals and learns about the importance of friendship and belonging. This enchanting tale captures the innocence and curiosity of childhood with vibrant illustrations.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love stories with engaging animal characters and delightful illustrations. Perfect for young readers, it provides a gentle narrative that introduces them to counting and nature in a fun and heartwarming way.

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The Fuzzy Duckling

Alice and Martin Provensen's illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today as it was in 1949.

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In one of the most beloved Little Golden Books of all time, The Fuzzy Duckling learns to count and explores a busy farm! A perfect gift for your Easter baskets.

Early one morning, a small fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way? Two frisky colts, three baby calves... Little readers everywhere will love following the duckling and counting his new animal friends. Simple words and adorable, classic illustrations from the legendary Alice and Martin Provensen make this book as perfect a gift today as it was when it was first published in 1949.

Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat, plus new, original stories—the classics of tomorrow—ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.

Series: Little Golden Book

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The Fuzzy Duckling by Jane Werner Watson is often praised for its charming illustrations and soothing narrative, ideal for very young children. The story is simple yet engaging, following a little duckling as he meets various animal friends. Parents and reviewers appreciate its nostalgic feel, often recalling fond memories of the classic Little Golden Books series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553522136

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 January 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alice Provensen
  • Illustrated by Martin Provensen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 24

About the Author

JANE WERNER WATSON(1915-2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles includeThe Fuzzy Duckling(illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen),Animal Friends(illustrated by Garth Williams), andMy Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature(all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). MARTIN PROVENSEN(1916-1987) and his wife, Alice, illustrated more than fifty books for children, including Our Animal FriendsatMaple Hill Farmand numerous Little Golden Books, such asThe Color KittensandKatie the Kitten.In 1984, they won the Caldecott Medal forThe Glorious Fight, which they wrote and illustrated together. ALICE PROVENSEN(1918-2018) and her husband, Martin, illustrated more than fifty books for children, includingOur Animal FriendsatMaple Hill Farmand numerous Little Golden Books, such asThe Color KittensandKatie the Kitten.They won the Caldecott Medal forThe Glorious Fightin 1984, and Alice won a Caldecott Honor in 1982 forA Visit to William Blake's Inn.

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