Text translated from the Russian Tsyplenok / uternok of V. Suteyev. This story is a Russian tale, charming and simple.
The little duckling and little chick come out of their shells. They take a walk together, dig a hole together, catch things, and go for a swim together. Very cute story.
This is a picture book which is intended also for indpendent reading practice. The publisher notes it is for grade 1, level 1 reading ability. ISBN 0021811032 is paperback format.