Embrace Who You Are
We've all been this duck at one time or another.
A little duck's worries about sinking are faced head on in Eve Bunting's "I'm a Duck". Jumping in? Swimming? As peer pressure and self-criticism envelop the young duck, it all seems impossible. Friends offer to help but duck realizes some scary things have to be faced alone.
"I'm a Duck" is beautifully written by Eve Bunting, author of 250 books. At 89 years she is still writing and inspiring us. Her books are often allegories for important issues, such as racism and homelessness "I'm a Duck" reminds children and adults that we are each perfectly made for our own unique purpose. Bunting uses Duck, web-footed and waterproof, to illustrate trusting yourself and embracing who you are. Everyone at the pond knows Duck can swim except Duck.
Eventually, Duck takes the plunge and realizes she's just fine the way she is.
"No one says my stroke is strange, or asks if I will ever change."
"Wasn't it fantastic luck that I grew up to be a duck?"
A little duck's worries about sinking are faced head on in Eve Bunting's "I'm a Duck". Jumping in? Swimming? As peer pressure and self-criticism envelop the young duck, it all seems impossible. Friends offer to help but duck realizes some scary things have to be faced alone.
"I'm a Duck" is beautifully written by Eve Bunting, author of 250 books. At 89 years she is still writing and inspiring us. Her books are often allegories for important issues, such as racism and homelessness "I'm a Duck" reminds children and adults that we are each perfectly made for our own unique purpose. Bunting uses Duck, web-footed and waterproof, to illustrate trusting yourself and embracing who you are. Everyone at the pond knows Duck can swim except Duck.
Eventually, Duck takes the plunge and realizes she's just fine the way she is.
"No one says my stroke is strange, or asks if I will ever change."
"Wasn't it fantastic luck that I grew up to be a duck?"
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