French Ducks in Venice cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 3471
Points per Word 0.000144
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

When Polina Panova's boyfriend moves away from their home in Venice, California, two sibling ducks named George and Cecile who live on the canals try to comfort her. The ducks, who believe themselves to be French, visit the young girl daily and attempt to help her stop feeling sad. The story features Polina, who crafts seemingly magical dresses.

Quick Summary

In Venice, California, two hilarious ducks who insist they're French decide to play matchmakers for a sad girl named Polina, and their goofy attempts at cheer-up schemes will have kids giggling from page one. Kids will crack up at the ducks' over-the-top French personas and root for them as they waddle around the canals trying to find the perfect gift to make Polina smile. If your kid loves the heart and humor of "Duck! Rabbit!" or "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy," they'll adore these feathered French philosophers. Perfect for kids ages 5-8 in grades K-2 who enjoy silly stories with big hearts.