Salas, Laura Purdie. Finding Family: the Duckling Raised by Loons. Alexandria Neonakis, Illus. Lerner/Millbrook, 03/2023. [32]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES Kindergarten – 2. $20.99. 978-1-7284-4299-0. ADDITIONAL.
This narrative non-fiction title uses free verse to show readers a Mallard duckling being raised by a pair of Loons. Watercolor-like digital illustrations progressively show the duckling growing, developing, and acting differently from either Loons or Mallards with behaviors influenced by both. Includes back matter explaining the true part of the story and information about Loons and Mallards, plus a bibliography and further readings.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library