<b>In this fun board book, Little Duckling will get wet--but only when it''s ready!<br></b><br><br><i>All ducks must swim</i>, says the big duck. But the little duckling isn''t ready to swim--not yet. One by one, other animals come to try to convince the little duckling to jump in. They push and shove, but the little duckling is firm: not yet! <br><br>With a sturdy die-cut cover, irresistible art and a story that builds and builds as the duckling stands firm, this charming board book encourages young listeners to think about their own needs and keep healthy boundaries--and to be brave when they are ready to try something new. <br><br>From the hilarious pile of animals trying to get little duckling to dive in to the final view of little duckling swimming along happily, Gek Tessaro''s colorful, cut-paper collage art is lively and reminiscent of classics like Eric Carle''s <i>Very Hungry Caterpillar</i>. With its patterned text and unexpected, hilarious ending, this international best-sel