''5 Little Ducks'' is a 2016 children's picture book by Caldecott Honor recipient

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based on the

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of the same name.

Plot

Over the course of a week, the ducks go off on a daily adventure with one less returning home each day. On Saturday, they respond to Papa Duck's call, so they can have a day of rest on Sunday, as decided by Mama Duck.

Reception

A review in ''

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'' of ''5 Little Ducks'' wrote, "Here’s a journey worth taking, filled with the wonder and grandeur of the natural world alongside practical information such as counting and days of the week." ''

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'' in a star review commended Fleming's illustrations and her rewording of the story. ''5 Little Ducks'' has also been reviewed by ''

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, and the ''Oneota Reading Journal''. It also appears on picture book reading lists. It was recognized by the Cooperative Children's Book Council (CCBC).

References

External links

Library holdings of ''5 Little Ducks''
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