About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration about being the smallest in class or feels they lack the physical prowess of their peers. It is an ideal choice for the child who often says, I am too little to do that, or feels left behind during playground games. Duffle the duck is much smaller than his peers, and his attempts to keep up by imitating other birds lead to comical but discouraging failures. The story gently explores themes of self-worth and comparison, eventually showing that Duffle's unique size is exactly what makes him a hero in a crisis. This charming animal fable provides comfort and a natural opening for parents to discuss how every body and every skill set has its own special purpose.
