A Web-Footed Friend: Black and White Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798555704481)

Product descriptionBased on a true story, the chapter book titled 'A Web-Footed Friend' is entertaining for the entire family. Andy Johnson can't believe his mother is letting him keep Duckworth, a Peking duckling hatched in his fifth-grade classroom. He soon learns how challenging it is to have a duck for a pet, especially in the city. Andy enjoys the humorous escapades of the clumsy duckling and doesn't mind the work it takes to care for him. Family members grow tired of the constant challenges. Andy starts to worry. Will he be able to keep his duck and his family happy? Black and White Edition:

• 120 pages
• Tons of orignal illustrations

About the AuthorMarilyn Sabey lives in Calgary, Albertawith her husband and four-pound Yorkie, MissCharlie. Marilyn enjoys hiking, bike riding, cross country skiing and kayaking, all with MissCharlie by her side or riding in a pouch.After a brief career as a RegisteredRespiratory Therapist, Marilyn decided to stayhome to raise her four children.Marilyn has always had a passion for theoutdoors. As a young girl, she took care ofmany wild animals and pets. She taught herchildren to appreciate nature as they spentevery day together exploring the ravine andpark lands where they lived.In 2005, Marilyn completed a yearlongcorrespondence course, "Writing for Childrenand Teenagers", from the Institute of Children'sLiterature and a three-month course, "Writingfor Children", from the Alberta College of Art.Once retired, Marilyn hopes to publishseveral of her magazine articles about animals, and write another children's book entitled, "TheAdventures of Grandma Lyn."About the IllustratorJennifer Young lives in Calgary with herhusband, dog, snake etc. ...This is Jennifer's first time illustrating aChildren's book, thanks to the ample free timeprovided by the 2020 pandemic.Jennifer is a 1986 graduate of theAlberta College of Art and Design. Upongraduating, she worked as a graphic artist at aglassware decorating company. Later, Jenniferdeveloped her own line of cartoon horsecalendars and t-shirts, inspired from owninghorses. Who owned who, however, was up fordebate.Jennifer is a nature and animal nut, surrounding herself with all manner of critters, rescues wild and tame. Who is wild or tame, however, is also up for debate.

Author: Jennifer Young, Marilyn Sabey
ISBN-10: 8555704480
ISBN-13: 9798555704481
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2020
Pages: 122
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.26d