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Finding Family

Finding Family

Discover the true story of an orphaned mallard duckling being raised by a pair of loons.

May 13:

Perched on the edge
of a northern lake,
a nest of dried mud and grass
cradles two eggs.
Olive-colored,
black-splotched
future
loons.

On a lake in northern Wisconsin in 2019, loon researchers were surprised to discover a mother and father loon caring for a mallard duckling. Normally, loons and mallards live very different lives and do not get along. Follow along as the duckling grows and displays a mix of both loon behaviors and mallard behaviors. Intriguing verse and striking illustrations combine in this heartwarming tale of unexpected animal cooperation.

Author: Laura Purdie Salas
Illustrator: Alexandria Neonakis
Publisher: Millbrook Press (3/7/23)
ISBN: 978-1541599130

Awards and Recognition

  • Junior Library Guild selection

 
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Vocabulary

Check out these two “definito” poems. Maybe you and your students will write some poems to define other new words in Finding Family.

 

FREE Activities

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  • Watch. Connect. Read.: Cover reveal and 3 sentence starters with the fabulous Mr. Schu!
  • Kirkus Reviews: “Engaging natural science for the very young.”
  • Buffy Silverman: Sneak peek and review. “Finding Family will fascinate young nature lovers and inspire all readers and listeners to take a closer look at nature’s mysteries. Older children and teachers will also appreciate the extensive back matter.”

 

 

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FEBRUARY NEWS

My first 2023 book is storming onto bookstore shelves this month. I'm so excited about ZAP! CLAP! BOOM!

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I'm also creating promo materials, working on two board book manuscripts, and doing some work for hire to pay off Christmas bills! And I'm enjoying the lovely, snowy Minnesota winter. <3

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