Five Little Ducks

by Nikki Smith

Five little ducks wander away from mother duck in this classic children's song. Children will love the photo-watercolor illustrations and the easy-to-read rhyme.

Genres: Childrens

40 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2011

About the author

Nikki is an artist and a first grade teacher. She enjoys using a variety of artistic media. Currently, her illustrating technique combines the use of watercolor, collage, and graphic design. Her children's books bring together her experiences with children and art. Nikki spends most of her free time as a "lake girl," or enjoying the ocean. She slalom water skis on a lake in Michigan where her family lives and she has been scuba diving in Bonaire, Puerto Rico and Roatan. Nikki has cared for many wild creatures including: robins, frogs, fish, turtles, butterflies and ducks. Her work is inspired by her love of water, animals and family.

Reviews

[Claire Moldrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I dont love the anxiety that comes with the initial part of this song (the mother losing her ducks!), the tune is lovely & everyone enjoys singing along. They all come back together in the end as well - what more could you want :) ;) #goodfeeling #simplicity #reading #together #family #love

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book! It teaches children about numbers. It also had some great pictures.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nikki has done a beautiful job illustrating a favorite children’s song in Five Little Ducks. I so love when the songs I remember as a child are turned into a book to pass along to my own children. What better way to instill in them the love of art and music than by having a book that emphasizes both. I love that Nikki raised little ducks that she photographed and utilized in her artwork. She had a definite attachment and feel for the Mama duck in the story.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very cute story. I really liked the illustrations. Nicely done.