The Cutest Little Duckie

 

The duckie turned his head and lowered his eyes shyly. The monkey thought he was so cute that she wanted to pick him up and hug him to pieces. She had never seen anything so cute before.

“Here, let me help you . . . I won’t hurt you . . . give me your hand…ohhhh, sorry, you don’t have any hands,” she apologized as she bent over and gently loosened the reeds, and scooped the duckie up and out of the pond.

 

The Cutest Little Duckie was inspired by memories of the classic stories the author invented and told to her own children years ago.  Victoria now recaptures these adorable characters and their adventures, in colorful books to charm and entertain other children and their parents.  Victoria writes for all age groups but her current focus is upon  pre - K thru junior readers. She hopes her children's books will bring the family together for reading enjoyment and traditional bedtime and just for fun storytime.
 
Victoria has another children's book in the works:  Walking In A Giant's Footsteps, an invigorating and emotionally uplifting junior novella for ages 5 - 12.  All of her stories teach valuable lessons, reinforcing positive interaction and strength of character.
 
Victoria is also completing a novella for ages 10 thru 17;  The Night Of The Real Werewolf, a fact based story about a Halloween party and the unexpected events and horrifying "invasion" that occur during the course of the dark and stormy night. 
 
All of her books are beautifully illustrated by professional artists. 
 
While she creates, Victoria continues to work a full time job, publishes other authors books as a passion,  and continues to write her own stories, as writing has always been her first love.

 

“Before the snow comes,” the monkey hesitated, suddenly feeling shy. “Before the snow comes,” she repeated quietly, “let’s go to my tree house—we can stay there for the Winter OK? You would LOVE it! It’s beautiful, and safe and cozy and oh so very warm—and we can talk and play and have dinners together and watch the stars twinkle. We can explore all kinds of wonderful adventures together . . .” The monkey was so excited at the thought. “You will soon be all grown up,” she continued to babble. It would be perfect—she just knew it.

The duck wanted to say yes—and he almost started to, but instead said solemnly, “I can’t come with you Monkey . . .” he felt very sad as he spoke the words, but he knew they could never share the same life. And now it was Duckie who had to teach Monkey.


“But why?” Monkey asked with tears in her eyes. “Why not? We are best friends—friends forever. And we could have such fun together . . . and share so many wonderful things,” she held back a sob. “Why can’t you come with me?”

 

ISBN 13: 978-0-9723493-4-5

ISBN 10: 0-9723493-4-0

 

Library of Congress Control Number: 2007937854

 

Price:  $18.95 retail. Early Bird Specials Available.

 

Author: Victoria Valentine

Illustrator:  Amanda R. Tucker

Publisher:  Water Forest Press