About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is showing an interest in pet ownership or when they need to understand the patience and grit required to care for something vulnerable. It is an ideal choice for the child who constantly asks to 'help' and needs to see that real caretaking involves both joy and hard work. The story follows Jasmine Green, a girl with a deep sense of responsibility who discovers orphaned duck eggs and commits to the grueling process of incubating and raising them. While it is a charming farm story, it subtly teaches the scientific realities of animal husbandry and the emotional weight of being a guardian. It is a gentle, realistic contemporary fiction piece that honors a child's agency. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy, supportive family dynamic where parents guide rather than dictate, making it a perfect transition for readers moving into longer chapter books.
