{"product_id":"the-little-duckling-who-wouldnt-get-wet-9780823445806","title":"The Little Duckling Who Wouldn't Get Wet","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this fun board book, Little Duckling will get wet--but only when it's ready!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50376958411026,"sku":"9780823445806","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a82937a-8c84-481a-8717-96896bb2f5a5.jpg?v=1728611981","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-duckling-who-wouldnt-get-wet-9780823445806","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}