The Story
Mama Duck's Lost Duckling is a warm, engaging picture book about a mother duck who discovers one of her ten ducklings is missing. Determined to find her little one, she bravely searches through swamps, forests, and other Florida habitats, sitting on every egg she finds along the way. But when the eggs hatch, the surprises begin. Not every egg holds a duckling!
Told with playful repetition and built-in counting fun, the story introduces young readers to real egg-laying animals while celebrating a mother's love, patience, and determination.
Perfect for read-aloud story time, the book combines adorable illustrations, a lively rhythm, and simple science concepts kids can understand. It also includes bonus "discovery pages," a learning appendix that encourages continued curiosity about animals, their habitats, and the natural world.
Author: Janice Bangs
Publisher: Four Directions PR
Published: 04/02/2026
Pages: 38
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9798991073431
Audience: Baby-Preschool
About the Author
Bangs, Janice: - Janice Bangs writes stories that spark children's curiosity about the natural world. Her debut picture book, Mama Duck's Lost Duckling, grew from bedtime stories with her own children and her lifelong love of animals. After a 30-year career in television-interviewing celebrities, musicians, and bestselling authors such as John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks, Mo Willems, and R.L. Stine-Janice brings humor, heart, and a touch of real science to every story she tells. Along the way, she also wrangled a few unforgettable animal guests, including a nervous camel and an albino python. Janice writes to inspire young readers to look closely, ask questions, and discover the wonder waiting in the world around them.
Description
Mama Duck's Lost Duckling is a warm, engaging picture book about a mother duck who discovers one of her ten ducklings is missing. Determined to find her little one, she bravely searches through swamps, forests, and other Florida habitats, sitting on every egg she finds along the way. But when the eggs hatch, the surprises begin. Not every egg holds a duckling!
Told with playful repetition and built-in counting fun, the story introduces young readers to real egg-laying animals while celebrating a mother's love, patience, and determination.
Perfect for read-aloud story time, the book combines adorable illustrations, a lively rhythm, and simple science concepts kids can understand. It also includes bonus "discovery pages," a learning appendix that encourages continued curiosity about animals, their habitats, and the natural world.
Author: Janice Bangs
Publisher: Four Directions PR
Published: 04/02/2026
Pages: 38
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9798991073431
Audience: Baby-Preschool
About the Author
Bangs, Janice: - Janice Bangs writes stories that spark children's curiosity about the natural world. Her debut picture book, Mama Duck's Lost Duckling, grew from bedtime stories with her own children and her lifelong love of animals. After a 30-year career in television-interviewing celebrities, musicians, and bestselling authors such as John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks, Mo Willems, and R.L. Stine-Janice brings humor, heart, and a touch of real science to every story she tells. Along the way, she also wrangled a few unforgettable animal guests, including a nervous camel and an albino python. Janice writes to inspire young readers to look closely, ask questions, and discover the wonder waiting in the world around them.
