#blogbookaday: I’m a Duck

Summary:  “Sometimes it takes a lot to get your webbed feet wet! An adorable picture book makes a splash with a satisfying story about conquering your fears.

I cannot swim, and that is bad. 
A landlocked duck is very sad. 

One day, an egg rolled out of a nest and right into a deep pond. Now that egg is a little duck, and the water is still very scary. Jumping into the pond at all seems impossible, never mind swimming in a line with all his brothers. “You’re a duck, and ducks don’t sink,” Big Frog points out. Practicing in a puddle helps a little, while backrubs and snacks from his mother help a little more. Big Frog offers to hold his friend’s wing and dive in together, but our little duck knows that some challenges need to be faced alone. Even when they are very scary!” (Taken from Goodreads)

Review: A sweet little duckling is afraid to swim with his brothers after an accident as an egg. With the help of a little puddle, some friends and a little comfort from mom, he’s ready to try again! A story of bravery and conquering your fears!

Personal Reaction: I loved the pale wash of color in this story, as it keeps the story calm even though the little duckling is afraid and nervous. The duckling had the sweetest facial expressions and I really enjoyed how the story takes small steps to allow the duckling to overcome his fear in his own time and own way.

Title: I’m a Duck
Author: Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: March 13, 2018

This is a new idea I’m trying on my blog this year that was inspired by @donalynbooks and @heisereads – to provide a brief review of a picture book every day of 2018. You’ll get a brief summary of the story, a review of the content, illustrations and theme, my personal reaction to the book and all the pertinent publication information! Enjoy!