Jeanine Deas reading her new children’s book, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park, to her littlest fan. (photo courtesy of Jeanine Deas)
In her new children’s book, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park ($12.95, softcover; $2.95, ebook; 12 Willows Press), Waterville-based children’s book author Jeanine Deas splashes down into one of her favorite Maine parks to help young readers learn their ABCs … one delightful duck at a time!
Featuring whimsical, rib-tickling illustrations by Andrew Bourassa, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park has already been hailed by long-time Dish magazine writer Rachel Gladstone as “a charming book for kiddos who get to learn their ABCs with help from their fine-feathered friends!”
Book Summary
Designed for children aged 4 to 7 and those who teach and care for them, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is a playful alphabet book set in one of Portland, Maine’s most beloved green spaces. From waddling and quacking to splashing and zigzagging, 26 lively ducks introduce young readers to the alphabet through simple actions and engaging scenes.
This charming early reader supports letter recognition, vocabulary building, and early reading skills. Set around the actual Deering Oaks Pond in Portland, Maine, the book also gently affirms curiosity, individuality, and community.
With expressive illustrations from Andrew Bourassa and a warm sense of place, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is perfect for shared reading at home, for classroom use, and for young readers just beginning their reading journey.
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