The Digger and the Duckling

By Joseph Kuefler

Price: $19.99

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The Digger and the Duckling

By Joseph Kuefler

Price: $19.99

About the Book

The perfect springtime gift for Easter, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower. Ideal for fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series.

Digger and the other big trucks love to build.

But when a lost duckling waddles onto the jobsite, Digger and his friends learn to do more than just scoop and hoist and push . . . They learn to become a family.

Share this beautiful picture book as a great introduction to taking care of the environment.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063062542
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Feb 22, 2022
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 10.350 in (w) x 10.400 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment
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Joseph Kuefler

Biography

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

Reviews

“Kuefler is back with another sweet message, this one featuring a lost duckling who finds her way into the construction site—and the hearts of the busy trucks. Recommended, and not just for truck enthusiasts.” — School Library Journal

THE DIGGER AND THE FLOWER: “Kuefler imbues the text with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare… One couldn’t hope for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Kuefler’s simply written and beautifully illustrated tale has a powerful message about the importance of the environment…A wonderful, inspiring tale, perfect for read-alouds.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“The image of the clunky piece of construction equipment tenderly caring for the fragile plant gives the story charm, and so do its strong, simple images.” — Publishers Weekly

About the Book

The perfect springtime gift for Easter, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower. Ideal for fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series.

Digger and the other big trucks love to build.

But when a lost duckling waddles onto the jobsite, Digger and his friends learn to do more than just scoop and hoist and push . . . They learn to become a family.

Share this beautiful picture book as a great introduction to taking care of the environment.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063062542
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Feb 22, 2022
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 10.350 in (w) x 10.400 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Joseph Kuefler

Biography

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

Reviews

“Kuefler is back with another sweet message, this one featuring a lost duckling who finds her way into the construction site—and the hearts of the busy trucks. Recommended, and not just for truck enthusiasts.” — School Library Journal

THE DIGGER AND THE FLOWER: “Kuefler imbues the text with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare… One couldn’t hope for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Kuefler’s simply written and beautifully illustrated tale has a powerful message about the importance of the environment…A wonderful, inspiring tale, perfect for read-alouds.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“The image of the clunky piece of construction equipment tenderly caring for the fragile plant gives the story charm, and so do its strong, simple images.” — Publishers Weekly

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