Ruff, a dog that likes being busy, is digging a small pond in his back yard when his wish for a friend to keep him company comes true in two special ways.
Color photographs and simple text describe the birth of ducklings, their mother's care, and their development, covering their first swim, eating habits, feathers, flying abilities, and first migration.
A little girl is going to learn how to swim, but is worried about putting her face in the water, so her doll, Bitty Baby, helps her overcome her fear by remembering the story about a group of ducklings.
A mother duck hatches three odd ducklings and one that seems perfect, so she names the fourth Beauty and fusses over her, while the other ducklings are learning to fly, swim, find food, and have fun. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.
"When they find abandoned ducklings, the vet volunteers must educate the community about keeping baby animals as Easter pets while also teaching the ducklings how to swim"--OCLC.
