About This Book
Nancy Tafuri's Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, 'Have You Seen My Duckling?', tells the simple yet poignant story of a mother duck's search for her lost duckling. As she leads her other ducklings around the pond, she asks various animals if they've seen her little one. The narrative is gentle, with minimal text, allowing the beautiful, detailed illustrations to carry much of the emotional weight and storytelling. It's a perfect book for young children aged 4-7, offering a comforting exploration of separation anxiety and the joy of reunion, while also introducing them to pond life.
A mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think the mother duck felt when she realized her duckling was missing?
2
What do you think the lost duckling was doing while its mother was searching?
3
Have you ever felt lost or worried about someone being lost? How did you feel?
4
What are some ways we can stay safe and close to our grown-ups when we are out?
5
What other animals did you see in the pond? What were they doing?
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