Books like One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root


In "One Duck Stuck," children follow a series of playful scenes where increasingly larger groups of farm and marsh animals gather to rescue a duck entangled in a calm, slimy marsh. Each page introduces a new number, blending counting practice with a gentle story of cooperation and friendship. The rhythmic, rhyming text encourages engagement and makes learning to count a fun, imaginative adventure.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Phyllis Root
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One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root

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