Daniel's Duck by Clyde Bulla
Daniel is hurt when others laugh at his wood carving, until he learns that giving people pleasure takes a very special gift. Good, warm feelings result from reading this gentle tale set in rural Tennessee during pioneer days.
Author & illustrator
Author: Clyde Bulla
Illustrator: Joan Sandin
Topics from the book:
Visit each topic page for downloads, lessons, etc. specific to that topic.
Units, Activities, and Resources for Daniel's Duck
Rowing Daniel's Duck: Delighful Learning
Soap Carving for Kids
Uses only simple tools that you can make yourself
Apple Duck Carving
If you want to practice carving, this duck carved from an apple is not overly complicated and would be a fun project. There are no instructions but the carving in the photo is easy to dissect.
Craft Stick Log Cabin Project Instructions
Detailed instructions and photos to make a log cabin made of craft sticks
Why are we featuring this book?
Daniel's Duck is a book featured in Five in a Row, a literature-based unit study curriculum. Many families use FIAR for all but the grammar/reading and math, and others use it in conjunction with other resources. Above is information about the author and illustrator, story summaries, and links to lesson plans and websites that are great go-alongs for Daniel's Duck. Please note that these resources are meant to complement, not replace, the Five in a Row units. The Five in a Row volumes are inexpensive and well worth the investment.
