Ummm, children may enjoy this story but I found that it encouraged bad behavior.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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Eve’s Ducklings by Maria Monte was a cute short story which teaches youngsters about being kind to animals. I very much enjoyed the relationship that Eve had with her Grandpa, and their special walks to the park daily.

I would like to thank the author for the copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Eve’s Ducklings is an adorable, gentle story of a little girl who loves exploring the outdoors with her grandpa. The author mentions in the dedication that she had an experience with ducks when she was little and she shared that memory with many others.

In the tale, little Eve longs to hold a baby duck and play with it. She tries to reach the little ducks swimming in the pond, but the tiny birds flee. In the meantime, grandpa warns her to be careful not to upset the Mama duck. Eve is discouraged she can’t play with the ducklings so she and grandpa spend time in the park instead.

Later in the story, Eve has a different idea and the baby ducks enjoy their surprise as well. This little book shows young children how important it is to show kindness to animals. It’s a lovely tale and the illustrations are cute and engaging. It’s the perfect bedtime story little ones will treasure. Children and parents may also notice that if you don’t reach your goal at first, you may succeed by changing tactics.

Congratulations to Maria Monte and Emilie Wiklund for a job well done. ( )