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Lemon the Duck | 
 enlarge | Author: Laura Backman
Creator: Laurence Cleyet-merle
Publisher: Lobster Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 278566
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1897073747
EAN: 9781897073742
ASIN: 1897073747
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Product Description
(ages 3 - 7) This gorgeous picture book is based on the inspirational true story of Lemon the Pekin Duck, who was born in an elementary school classroom. Neurological issues make Lemon unable to walk, but with the support of a compassionate teacher and her students, Lemon is still able to become one happy duck. In the story, Ms. Lake and her class conduct an egg-hatching project in school and on the big day, welcome four little ducklings into the world. The students soon realize that the soft yellow one they named Lemon looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, but cannot stand up and walk like a duck. They worry that Lemon won't be happy if she is not able to do all the things ducks love to do, and work together to help Lemon thrive. When the time comes to tackle the challenge of encouraging Lemon to stand up, their creative ideas lead to a surprising solution, the recycling of an old doggie life vest, which, it turns out, makes the perfect duck harness. Through working with Lemon, the students share her in victories and learn that acceptance, love, and extra special care can go a long way. They also come to understand that her difference does not make Lemon any less special.
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This duck is no lemon! November 11, 2008
Kimberly Link (CT)
This is a wonderful story about a teacher who hatches out a duckling with very special needs. Lemon can't walk and cannot go with the other ducklings to a pre-arranged home. The children in Lemon's classroom learn that animals with special needs are just as worthy of our love and attention. This is a wonderful picture book based on a true story.
--Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary
We're Quackers for Lemon the Duck! November 2, 2008
Liz (middletown, RI)
My class loves to hear Lemon the Duck read to them. They make lots of connections to the story and learn that all creatures deserve to be cared for no matter what their limitations. Lemon the Duck teaches us many lessons, but the lessons of respect and commitment really make the biggest impact. Ms. Backman is an inspiration to us all because of her commitment to Lemon, her dedication to children, her family and any animal in need. We are huge fans of Lemon and Ms. Backman!
WONDERFUL ARTISTIC MARRIAGE OF AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR October 22, 2008
Elaine Campbell (Rancho Mirage, CA United States)
I don't think I've ever seen a children's book where the illustrations and the text seem to belong together like coffee and cream. They seem to merge, to be one.
Not that this is solely a children's book. It is not. Since it is a true story, albeit illustrated, it is for all ages, for anyone who loves wildlife and has a heart that is still open to natural life.
As other reviewers have noted, a very special duck is born with a disability. She cannot walk. Now a remedy does not come out of the blue like a lightbulb in comic book fare. It is reached slowly, step by step, until at last a solution is palpable and effective. And I as a reader just felt like standing up and shouting "Hurrah!"
This book got a few tears out of me too. In short, it's a real treat! Thanks to the author and illustrator for creating it.
Note: What are "oviparous" animals? I confess I had to look it up in the dictionary!
Lemon The Duck October 14, 2008
R. Costa
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent book to teach young children to care for & nurture animals (& people)who are different or have an illness.
luv ya, lemon October 14, 2008
J. BACKMAN (RI)
this beautifully illustrated, endearing and inspiring true story should be on everyone's book list - a joy for young and old!
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