"The Uglified Ducky" by Willy Clafin

APA Citation:


     Willy, C. (2008). The uglified ducky. N.Y., N.Y.:
            August House.

Summary:
(Bluebonnet Nominee)

     This is a story about a young moose who gets lost from his family.  Fortunately a mother duck takes him in and cares for him.  The moose tries hard to learn how to waddle, quack, swim and fly. He really tries hard to fit in but the other ducks and animals see that he doesn't belong.  Yet, the mother duck still accepts him.  Later, Maynard is reunited with his moose family and they help him discover his real beauty.

Illustrations:
   
       It is a well-illustrated book.  It has bright cheerful colors.  Maynard's innocence is depicted with his small little eyes and upturned ears as he sinks in the water.  It shows a sense of helplessness as well.  The background scenery truly lets the reader feel like they are in the northern piney woods.