{"product_id":"the-little-duckling-who-wouldnt-get-wet-board-book","title":"The Little Duckling Who Wouldn't Get Wet - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGek Tessaro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this fun board book, Little Duckling will get wet--but only when it's ready!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll ducks must swim\u003c\/i\u003e, says the big duck. But the little duckling isn't ready to swim--not yet. One by one, other animals come to try to convince the little duckling to jump in. They push and shove, but the little duckling is firm: not yet! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a sturdy die-cut cover, irresistible art and a story that builds and builds as the duckling stands firm, this charming board book encourages young listeners to think about their own needs and keep healthy boundaries--and to be brave when they are ready to try something new. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the hilarious pile of animals trying to get little duckling to dive in to the final view of little duckling swimming along happily, Gek Tessaro's colorful, cut-paper collage art is lively and reminiscent of classics like Eric Carle's \u003ci\u003eVery Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/i\u003e. With its patterned text and unexpected, hilarious ending, this international best-seller, originally from Italy is sure to provide an engaging experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGek Tessaro (pronounced GEHK teh-ZAH-roh) is a popular children's performance artist and award-winning picture book author-illustrator in his native Italy. \u003ci\u003eThe Little Duckling Who Wouldn't Get Wet\u003c\/i\u003e, published as \u003ci\u003eIl Fatto E\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of Italy's most beloved books for the very young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768808538400,"sku":"9780823445806","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bbc1a6aab9878bc54c8fb9781b7153a6.webp?v=1780337792","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-little-duckling-who-wouldnt-get-wet-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}