The Little Yellow Duckling (1922)

The Little Yellow Duckling is a children's picture book written by May Byron and first published in 1922. The story follows a mother duck who hatches four ducklings, but the fifth egg produces a little yellow duckling that looks very different from his siblings. The mother duck is initially unsure of how to care for the little yellow duckling, but eventually accepts him as her own.The little yellow duckling is shunned by the other animals on the farm because of his unique appearance, but he eventually finds acceptance and love from a group of baby chicks. The story teaches children about the importance of accepting and celebrating differences, and the power of love and friendship.The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful and detailed illustrations by Margaret Tempest, and is written in simple language that is easy for young children to understand. The Little Yellow Duckling has become a beloved classic in children's literature, and continues to be enjoyed by generations of children around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.