Note: I received a digital review copy of this book through NetGalley. ( )

What a wonderful book. I would recommend this book to all parents whose children are getting ready to start school. The illustrations as absolutely adorable. The Five ducklings are ready for their first day of school, but they start to cry because they will miss their mother. She convinces them that they will be fine and that she will be waiting for them at the end of the day. The story goes through a day at school with all the fun activities and new friends. The Ducklings are happy to see mother at the end of the day but admitted that they had a fun day. A great book to read over and over. There is so much going on in the illustrations that you will be able to see something new each time you read.

Thank you Netgalley and North South Books Inc.for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. ( )

Five little ducklings are taking their first big adventure by going to school for the first time. Most of them are very excited but one little duckling is not quite sure about leaving mama duck and going to school.
I read this myself and found it adorable, and then read it to my now 6-year-old son who is now in Grade 1 but starting a new school. He loved the vibrant pictures, the way it was written, and most importantly the story itself. I think he could relate to it as he is ok leaving me but was not sure about starting a new school.
I really think this is a wonderful book for parents to read to/with their children as they start going to school whether it is elementary school or preschool. The story is very uplifting and positive.
Highly recommended.
My only regret is that I had been trying to read the book through Netgalley and for some reason the format was incorrect so I had to wait until I could find a copy to read. I am so glad that I did find it as it is a book that every parent should read to their child. ( )

(ARC was provided to read and review.)

Award winning author Carol Roth and illustrator Sean Julian have teamed up again to present their next ducky treat.
After Five Little Ducklings go to Bed the five cute siblings now waddle their way to school.
But first there are some tears as they will surely miss their Mother. Mama Duck knows how to encourage her little ones: "Even though we'll be apart. We'll still be in each other's heart."
Persuaded, the wee ducklings give school a try and it turns out to be a lot of fun and they make new friends, too.

The heartfelt and highly enjoyable rhyming story is enhanced by some of the most beautifully animated illustrations I've come across in a while. I love pictures with lots of tiny things to discover in the background and here they are aplenty. The class teacher (a crane) is just superb to look at.
There's no doubt, Five Little Ducks Go to School, is a book children will love and will certainly read more than once.
At the same time, the book brings the message across, that going to school is worth a try as it might turn out much better than expected and is therefore a sensible and helpful read for all soon to be schoolkids.
Highly recommended. ( )

The five little ducklings are going to school. That's so exciting and so scary at the same time! This is the typical book that comes to hand when we need to introduce new situations to the little ones. The ducklings know the school will be lots of fun, but the idea of being apart from mama duck makes them anxious. Of course mama duck, with endless patience, encourage them to take the plunge. They love school, and even better, they feel so good they didn't let the fear decide for them!

The rhymed text is very accessible for the little ones. I'd say the story is perfect for kids in the 3-5 years old range, especially if they are getting ready for school.

The illustrations are colorful and funny. The little ducklings in their ties and hats ready for school are so cute!

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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