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Angus and the Ducks
Written and Illustrated by Marjorie Flack

A curious Scotch terrier decides to investigate the strange noise coming from the other side of the hedge.

Make Way for Ducklings
Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard proudly return to their home in the Boston Public Garden with their eight offspring.

Clever Duck
Written by Dick King-Smith

When the pigs start picking on all the other farm animals, Damaris, who is a very clever duck, and her best friend, Rory the sheepdog, find a way to exact revenge, only to find their plot backfiring.

Just Ducks!
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Salvatore Rubbino

On her way to school, a young girl spots mallard ducks in the river and enthusiastically describes their appearance, habits, and behavior. Interspersed throughout the pages are facts about ducks.

5 Little Ducks
Written and Illustrated by Denise Fleming

Each day, Papa Duck goes out with his ducklings but on Monday only four come back, on Tuesday only three, but on Saturday all return when he calls and on Sunday, they stay home and rest.

Duck's Tale
Written and Illustrated by Harmen van Straaten

When Toad finds some reading glasses and Duck finds a pen, they also acquire some skills they never knew they had.

Hey, Duck!
Written and Illustrated by Carin Bramsen

A plucky duckling attempts to befriend a cat that just wants to be left alone.
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