The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
School year: Reception, Year 1
No. of pages 40
Published: 1995
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"The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks" by Katherine Paterson is a beautifully illustrated story inspired by a Japanese legend. Set in an ancient time, it follows a pair of mandarin ducks, who are deeply in love. When a malicious man captures the female duck to keep her for himself, her partner embarks on a daring journey to rescue her. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of freedom emerge. The enchanting narrative and exquisite artwork convey the beauty of nature and the strength of the bonds formed between the ducks, ultimately celebrating true love and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffin .
This book is aimed at children up to US kindergarten.
This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1995 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
LEO and DIANE DILLON together illustrated more than twenty-five acclaimed and award-winning books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema, a retelling of the opera Aida by Leontyne Price, and their own Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose. Katie Paterson lives in the Midlands and is the mother of two grown children. Her ambition is to keep reading alive for children.
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