Lauren Thompson

As Santa prepares for the upcoming holiday season, it is the Christmas magic that truly makes everything happen.

When a frog invites five ducklings to play, four refuse because he is too little and green, but Little Quack has so much fun with his new friend that the other ducklings soon join in.

From zero to twenty, a house becomes filled with frolicking cats, who then leave alone or in groups.

A little, newborn lamb, too shy to say hello to the rabbit or sing with the robin, is finally drawn out by a tiny fieldmouse.

One by one, four ducklings find the courage to jump into the pond and paddle with Mama Duck, until only Little Quack is left in the nest, trying to be brave.

Mouse watches his sister making a valentine and wonders what it is.

A sultan's daughter who loves numbers and riddles devises a plan to find the man who is best suited to be her husband.

"Everyone's favorite little duck is featured in three companion stories that deal with common childhood experiences. In Little Quack, mama's youngest duckling overcomes his fears and learns to paddle in the pond on his own; In Little Quack's hide and seek, Little Quack finds an ingenious hiding place; In Little Quack's new friend, Little Quack welcomes a newcomer to the pond and finds a new friend."--Container.

Photographs and rhythmic text explore the meaning of hope and celebrate its power, especially in difficult times.