Anderhagen, Anna. Ducklings: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Baby Animals. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Reader. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626368. Paper $9.99. 979-8765629482. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: Large, colorful photographs follow baby animals in the wild. The series features the recommended black type on white page for ease of use for new readers. At twenty-four pages, this brief introduction to many childhood favorites (puppies! kittens!) are a good choice for young students, although the green striped background is unnecessarily distracting to the eye. Though the series doesn’t feature captions, some photographs offer a question to encourage engagement. Offer this to patrons requesting cute animal books. Back matter includes a photo glossary, STEM snapshot, and three resources for further research.
Beth Gousman—Montclair Elementary School / Oakland Unified School District