Dog Saves Duck by Julie Cantrell


Dog Saves Duck
Title : Dog Saves Duck
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ISBN : 1737793318
ISBN-10 : 9781737793311
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : -
Publication : Published October 24, 2022

What happens when a fierce storm leaves a baby duckling cold, wet, and alone in the world? Follow along as a big white dog saves this little yellow duck, resulting in a real-life friendship that celebrates the power of kindness. Written by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Cantrell—and including her family’s photos of these two unlikely animal friends—this story will delight young readers, teach the importance of empathy, and remind us all to love one another. As a certified speech-language pathologist, reading interventionist, and literacy advocate, Julie’s picture books instill a love of story in young readers while giving teachers, parents, and librarians a quick read-aloud that will engage active preschool-aged children (even those with short attention spans). Ideal for storytime, bedtime, or as a sweet gift for the littles in your life, this real-life tale of compassion emphasizes the importance of forming healthy friendships and offering support to those in need—even those who seem different from us. ✓ Ideal for teachers, parents, and librarians to read-aloud ✓ Geared for the short attention spans of preschool and kindergarten students ✓ Teaches the importance of empathy, compassion, and friendship ✓ Offers developmentally appropriate vocabulary for children as young as 3-5 years of age ✓ Could be used by faith-based teachers/parents to supplement the parable of The Good Samaritan ✓ Includes colorful photographs and clean fonts to engage young readers ✓ Emphasizes themes of inclusion, kindness, and healthy relationships ✓ Supports early-childhood learning skills (size, shape, color, number, etc.) ✓ Links to bonus content on TikTok “If you're having a bad day, read this book. If you're having a good day, read this book. Whatever's going on in your life, this sweet story of unexpected friendship will bring you joy and renew your faith in the world.”-- Irene Latham, author of Snail's Ark and 12 Days of Kindness

Dog Saves Duck Reviews

  • Brenda

    I loved following Julie Cantrell’s story of Dog and Duck on Instagram . Now she has this very sweet story in a book! I had to get a copy for myself & a sweet 6-year old boy with a big white dog. Precious!!!

  • Connie Masson

    Thank you so much for Dog Saves Duck and all the goodies that came with it! Levon absolutely loves it! We read it over and over again at least 5 times a night. Can't wait until I can share it with my Porch Pals! It is such a cool book! I have had all of my family members read it when they come over!

    Plan on taking it to the next Porch Pals Ladies Group. Levon is starting to read with it. He loves to say the Bigger and Bigger and Bigger part! He also has to touch the black spots on dog and ducks heads!

    I love that this is a totally true story! When we read God is with me in the Day and God is with me in the Night, we look at the younger golden dog in those pictures and guess that could be Dog when he was younger.

    We are also in a reading program at our High Plains Library District, Carbon Valley Library to read 1000 books before he starts school! Every time we read it again, it gets to count toward that goal. If he reaches it, he gets a backpack with materials in it to use when they start school.

    Thank you for writing and publishing this book. We absolutely love it! Nonnie and Levon

  • Melody

    I fell in love with Dog Saves Duck instantly when I read it to my grandkids via video because they live in California. I even became emotional while reading the book and enjoying the beautiful pictures, and my grandkids also fell in love with Dog and Duck, even my 11-year-old grandson! I bought it for my four and five-year-old grandkids, so that was a pleasant surprise. I don't blame him though. We are an animal loving family. In fact, I plan to keep my copy and order others for my grandkids and a couple other "kids at heart" whom I know will appreciate this book.

  • Melanie

    This sweet book, based on a true story of a dog saving a duck during a storm and becoming best buddies, was well loved by the Nursery Schoolers and pre-K students I teach! The photos of the dog and duck and some of their other animal buddies are truly adorable. Our nursery school teacher commented to me after reading it to her 3 yr old students, “Now I want a duck. I think my dog needs a duck!

  • Ellen Rummel

    This was a sweet story of interspecies friendship. The photographs of Dog and Duck really engaged my daughter (3 years old) and she especially loved Duck. I appreciated the simple storyline that tells the story in a way that is easy for the very young to consume. PLUS, I just love dogs and ducks, so that's a win!

  • Elizabeth

    A wonderful story about a dog who saves a duck and their connection from then on. The real-life photography allows for the readers to connect with the story and the world around them. My youngest and I enjoyed this story about friendship and kindness. Thank you to Julie Cantrell for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

  • Una Ireland

    I loved this children’s book. It has colorful photos that go along with the story. The dog and duck model kindness to each other. They show they can get along even though they are different animals. They also see how they are the same.

    Thank you to Julie Cantrell for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

  • Lynne Bryant<span class=

    A heart-warming story of kindness!

    I loved this sweet story of how an act of
    kindness can turn into a life-long friendship. The child in all of us needs stories like this to remember those unlikely places we find love.

  • Patricia Harris

    Read this to the kindergarten students at my school. They loved it, gave it 5 stars. They said it was a very sweet and cute book with a good story.

  • Traci

    Super cute book based on a real life dog/duck story. Great read for littles. Pre-k and kindergarten students in my school loved it!

  • Susan Peterson

    A sweet book about a very unlikely friendship, sure to delight little ones and the adults in their life!

  • Marisa

    A cute story of unexpected friendship and kindness. Perfect for preschool aged and kindergarten kiddos. My husband read it to a group of TK-ers on Read Across America Day and they loved it!

  • Sarah Burkus

    My seven year old and I both LOVE this book. We read it at least once a week. Perfect rhythm and such a sweet story.