Hilarious and adorable! ( )

Eva Moore charms the reader with a simple, sweetly told true story of how a handful of kind folks rescued a brood of ducklings that had fallen down a storm drain. She saves the story from dullness with a repeated phrase, "That could have been the end of the story. But it wasn't because..."

The mood and style of the illustrations are reminiscent of McCloskey's classic Make Way For Ducklings. ( )

I did not realize that this was based on a true story until I started to read it. The story is so cute and something that happens everyday. The illustrations were really nice, but were muted in color.

This book is great in the classroom because it lets the students know how important it is to come together when there is a crisis. Its also great for teaching students about helping others. ( )

An engaging and charming true rescue story illustrated by a Christopher Award winner!

Early one morning, Mama Duck takes her babies for a walk. They follow safely behind her as they leave their pond, waddle through the park, and stop in the little sunlit town's parking lot for yummy breakfast.
But one by one, Mama's little ducklings get separated when they disappear into the slats of the town's storm drain. How three firemen and a pickup truck rush to their rescue makes for a vivid and exciting drama that children will return to over and over again.
Award-winning artist Nancy Carpenter and veteran author Eva Moore have created a delightful new classic with an inspiring environmental message.