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In this charming picture book, a diligent duck takes charge of a farm because its owner has become complacent. As the duck shoulders every task, the other animals watch and eventually band together to ask the farmer to leave town. The story celebrates teamwork, responsibility, and the gentle humor that can arise when animals share a common goal.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Martin Waddell
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