Seven Little Ducklings by Cate, Annette LeBlanc

In this adorable counting story brimming with unconditional love, a mother duck searching for her seven missing ducklings ends up collecting even more "babies" as she goes.

When a plump mother duck awakens one morning, she's stunned to discover that her seven eggs have hatched in the night and all of her ducklings have wandered off. Now she has to search for them out in the wild! The mother duck keeps careful count as she discovers her babies one by one--on branches, stuck in ooze, and even in the jaws of a fox. Five, six, seven . . . eight? Nine? Sharp-eyed readers will love seeing the mother unwittingly rescue not only her own ducklings, but also an unusual flock of other creatures! Luckily, she has plenty of love to give! Annette LeBlanc Cate's whimsical illustrations and natural rhymes make this tale of counting and family a sweet delight.

Author: Annette LeBlanc Cate
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 01/07/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.70h x 11.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781536235746
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2024
Booklist 11/01/2024 pg. 80
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2025 pg. 64

About the Author
Annette LeBlanc Cate is the award-winning author-illustrator of The Magic Rabbit, A Dragon Used to Live Here, and Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.