It's bedtime on the pond, and one dawdling duckling falls behind, drawn to the pond creatures who call, 'Goodnight, little duckling!' as he paddles by. Soon, Mama and the other ducklings are all out of sight, but a kindhearted turtle is waiting to carry the little duckling back to Mama's nest.
Nancy Tafuri's beautifully detailed watercolours and spare text once again capture the tender feelings and joyful wonder of childhood.
