Animal Adventure Book for Kids: “12 Little Ducks” by Jobey

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Then one Spring day…
There came some pip-pip-pipping;
A little tap-tap-tapping;
Some little crack-crack-cracking; Little egg teeth rap-rap-rapping.

12 Little Ducks by Janice Jobey

Jobey’s “12 Little Ducks” book is an entertaining story of wood duck hatchlings jumping from their nest in a tree. Not many of us know or understand the habitat and habits of wood ducks. This is why Jobey wrote the book to help us, especially children, learn more about Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) in an engaging way.

The book, 12 Little Ducks by Jobey is an endearing animal adventure book for kids. The book consists of rhymes, onomatopoeia, and other figures of speech, making it enjoyable to read. It is written in such a way that children will learn to count down from 12 to 0. Reflecting the habits of wood ducks, especially hatchlings, this book describes how these baby birds zoom to the ground.

Another thing that makes this animal adventure book for kids so adorable is that it teaches kids the beauty of uniqueness. Its cute storyline illustrates how each hatchling jumps out of its nest in its own way and what will happen after each one reaches the ground.

Engaging Learning Experience by Jobey’s Animal Adventure Book for Kids

Toddler reading a book | Photo by Lina Kivaka

Nine little ducklings in the nest.

It was turn for little Flop.
She tucked her head and took a drop!
Until she came to an abrupt stop.
She shook it off and began to hop.

With rhymes and vivid descriptions, Jobey’s “12 Little Ducks” promotes literary appreciation and nurtures your kids’ imagination and creative thinking. In addition, Jobey’s animal adventure book for kids teaches diversity, as each duck jumps in its own way.

If teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, and Literacy may seem overwhelming for young minds, 12 Little Ducks by Janice Jobey will be a really helpful resource. It comes with child-friendly illustrations, and the words are written in a way that enriches children’s phonological and phonetical awareness, as well as vocabulary. Get a copy now!

About the Habitat of Wood Ducks

The Aix sponsa species are nicknamed “wood ducks” for a reason: they typically inhabit wooded areas near freshwater. You can often see them in swamps, marshes, rivers, and ponds. Apparently, wood ducks choose these favoring environments because of their abundance in aquatic vegetation, which serves as their source of food and forested shelter.

Wood ducks on logs | Photo by Gundula Vogel

Their Habits in the Habitat

Because they nest in tree cavities, wood ducks are sometimes called “tree ducks.” Their nests are often near or over water so that when the baby ducks hatch, they can safely jump from the nest without threats from predators.

Apart from laying eggs and nursing their hatchlings, wood ducks also molt and breed in their nests. When migration season comes, wood ducks create a temporary habitat on marshes or flooded fields. But when it comes to breeding and nursing younglings, they’d mostly prefer wooded wetlands in their new location.

How Do Wood Ducks Create Their Nests?

To begin with, the female is typically in charge for the overall work, while the male does the guarding job. First, the female wood duck plucks her down feathers to create a line for the nest. This ensures warmth and cushion for the eggs.

For added safety, the nests are often positioned high above the ground or water.

Other Animal Adventure Books for Kids

Janice Jobey specializes in literacy, learning, and mental health as disciplines in early childhood development. Inspired by her hearing and speech problems during childhood, Janice shares her passion for promoting phonological awareness in young children through her books.

Aside from “12 Little Ducks,” Jobey also crafted many other wonderful animal adventure books kids will enjoy. Some of these adorable masterpieces include Woodland Riddles, Racoon and Loon, and Word Book: Woodland Wonder. Check out all of Jobey’s books.

Takeaways

It’s amazing to ponder the magic of storytelling in teaching children the realities of the world in such an engaging way. Come to think of it: how can you translate the natural need for survival, the process of giving birth, and the concept of lifecycle into poems, rhymes, and creative fiction stories? Not only does it your creativity, but also empathy. Young minds should not be condemned for their innocence, but rather nurtured. It takes your understanding that the concept of real life is not something kids learn overnight.

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Janice Jobey

Janice Jobey is a dedicated advocate for phonological awareness in young children, drawing from her own early childhood struggles with speech and hearing challenges. With a Master’s in Child Development and a Master’s in Education, Janice has a deep understanding of early childhood literacy, learning, and mental health. As an author, curriculum developer, and sought-after speaker, she shares her expertise in literacy and child development at various events. Living in rural Oklahoma, Janice enjoys writing, gardening, and spending time with her seven granddaughters, passionately working to improve the lives of young children through education and advocacy.