A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard
Last year, Mrs Mallard had great problems finding he perfect nest and learnt a lot not only from her own experience but also that of the other birds on Platt Fields lake. This year, she is deterimined to find the perfect nest, safe and warm, for her ducklings to hatch in and a neighbouring school seems to offer the ideal solution. Once the ducklings have hatched, she faces another problem. How will she get her young out of the secure courtyard and back to their home on the lake?
Regular visitors to Platt Fields park will know many of the characters featured in this book. There are also lots of useful facts which will help children to identify the birds they see on the lake.
ISBN: 978-09555725-2-4, full colour, 32 pages
Reviews
" This endearing story is written by Angela Cater, a secretary at the school where Mrs Mallard chooses to build her nest. This beautifully illustrated tale will appeal to children everywhere and is set to become a firm favourite with the youngest children at Manchester High School for Girls, who will love reading a story based on a true event that occurs each year in their own school." Mrs Claire Hewitt, Head Mistress, Manchester High School for Girls
"Who doesn't love an adorable downy duckling? In 'A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard', we follow two determined ducks as they find just the right spot for their nest, then take their new family to the nearby lake. This charming story, sprinkled with interesting bits of information about ducks and their habitat is a delight from beginning to end." Jean Tennant, author of 'Olivia's Birthday Puppy'
"Come on a journey with Mrs. Mallard as she looks for the perfect nesting spot.
Is it by the pool’s edge, where the Coots have taken up residence? Maybe under the rhododendron bush would be better? Or perhaps on the island’s edge, where the swans, Canada geese, and herons make their home? After Mrs. Mallard finally decides on a nesting spot, whom will she trust to help get her babies safely across the parking lot and to the pond?
Mrs Mallard has some tough decisions to make in A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard by Angela Cater. This beautifully illustrated picture book chronicles the quest of one mother duck to find the perfect nesting spot. In addition, Cater has sprinkled in facts about mallards and various other water fowel as well as actual photographs of "Mrs Mallard" and her babies. This would make the perfect gift for the little nature lover on your list." Sandie Lee, Families Matter Blog Spot.
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Regular visitors to Platt Fields park will know many of the characters featured in this book. There are also lots of useful facts which will help children to identify the birds they see on the lake.
ISBN: 978-09555725-2-4, full colour, 32 pages
Reviews
" This endearing story is written by Angela Cater, a secretary at the school where Mrs Mallard chooses to build her nest. This beautifully illustrated tale will appeal to children everywhere and is set to become a firm favourite with the youngest children at Manchester High School for Girls, who will love reading a story based on a true event that occurs each year in their own school." Mrs Claire Hewitt, Head Mistress, Manchester High School for Girls
"Who doesn't love an adorable downy duckling? In 'A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard', we follow two determined ducks as they find just the right spot for their nest, then take their new family to the nearby lake. This charming story, sprinkled with interesting bits of information about ducks and their habitat is a delight from beginning to end." Jean Tennant, author of 'Olivia's Birthday Puppy'
"Come on a journey with Mrs. Mallard as she looks for the perfect nesting spot.
Is it by the pool’s edge, where the Coots have taken up residence? Maybe under the rhododendron bush would be better? Or perhaps on the island’s edge, where the swans, Canada geese, and herons make their home? After Mrs. Mallard finally decides on a nesting spot, whom will she trust to help get her babies safely across the parking lot and to the pond?
Mrs Mallard has some tough decisions to make in A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard by Angela Cater. This beautifully illustrated picture book chronicles the quest of one mother duck to find the perfect nesting spot. In addition, Cater has sprinkled in facts about mallards and various other water fowel as well as actual photographs of "Mrs Mallard" and her babies. This would make the perfect gift for the little nature lover on your list." Sandie Lee, Families Matter Blog Spot.
Buy this book from Amazon UK
Buy this book from Amazon USA
