One Mama Duck paddles and quacks. One, two, three ducklings swim behind. But Dawdle Duckling doesn't follow dutifully behind Mama Duck like his three siblings do. He's too busy preening and playing, splashing and spinning, dunking and dipping . . . and always, always dreaming. Dawdlers and moms alike will love this cheerful, reassuring tale of youthful rebellion and parental protection, with an exciting surprise ending!

 

This book was published 2005 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Toni Buzzeo is the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller One Cool Friend, as well as many other books for children. Jim Datz is an illustrator and designer known for his screenprints, decorated apparel and illustrated homegoodes.