HATCHING JUST BEFORE SPRING!
Introducing the highly anticipated new children’s book:
Mama Duck’s
Lost Duckling
A CHARMING ADVENTURE FULL OF LOVE, SURPRISES, AND CREATURES THAT HATCH!
A playful, science-sprinkled picture book that helps kids fall in love with nature—one wiggle and quack at a time.
Meet Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling
A playful, heartwarming adventure that introduces young readers to real egg-laying animals through counting, repetition, and storytelling. Designed for curious kids and the grown-ups who read with them, this book blends imagination with real science in a way that feels fun—not educational pressure.
Real oviparous animals kids can recognize and remember
Includes a Science Learning Appendix for curious mind
Encourages compassion, curiosity, and environmental awareness
Why Kids & Parents Love It
This isn’t just a story—it’s a shared experience that invites questions, giggles, and learning together.
Builds early science awareness through real animals and habitats
Counting and repetition that engage early readers naturally
Encourages empathy, curiosity, and environmental awareness
Includes a Science Learning Appendix for kids who want more
A playful, read-aloud rhythm families enjoy again and again
“Few things make me happier than discovering a book my high-spirited toddler wants to read over and over…
The story’s rhythm, charm, and subtle lessons in empathy and critical thinking are absolutely wonderful.”
— Anastascia Duchesse
Author & Toddler Mom
Hi, I’m Janice
I’m a former television producer turned children’s author who believes curiosity is one of the greatest gifts we can give kids. After a 30-year career telling stories on screen — and raising two children of my own — I began writing stories that bring real animal science to life through humor, heart, and a little unpredictability.