Duck - Starting Life Author:Claire Lewellyn, Claire Llewellyn The "Starting Life" series continues with another familiar topic: ducks. Every child is enthralled with baby ducklings at the park. This book takes readers through each stage of life--from egg to duckling to duck. Lush, accurate illustrations of habitat feature plant life and animals on die-cut pages that get longer as the duck grows bigger. Ca... more »ptions, labels, and diagrams provide lots of information on every page without sacrificing the picture book's beauty and appeal. The story of the duck's life will captivate younger and older children both, and the glossary and index provide extra information for kids or educators who want to know more.« less