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"Dilly-Dally Duck: A Feathered Fiasco of Fun! Meet Dudley the duck, a feathered fellow with a fondness for...well, dilly-dallying! While his flock flies south to avoid the coming winter's chill, Dudley dawdles, daydreaming in the dew-kissed dawn. But when the wind whispers warnings and a chill starts to swirl, Dudley finds himself in a feathered fix! With no nest to rest, he must seek shelter on the farm, but getting some shut-eye seems out of reach. The plump pigs squeal, the humble horse neighs, and the secluded skunks stink - Dudley just can't seem to sleep! Join Dudley on his hilarious quest for a cozy winter haven. Packed with playful alliteration and peppy rhyming couplets, Elizabeth Alfheim's Dilly-Dally Duck is a delightful tale that tickles the ears and teaches valuable lessons. Dudley's adventure reminds us that procrastination can lead to a flurry of feathers, but with a little determination and some farmyard friends, even the most dilly-dallying duck will find his way. This charming story is perfect for: - Little explorers ages 0-8: The vibrant illustrations and catchy rhymes will captivate young readers. - Story time snuggles: Cuddle up and quack with laughter as Dudley's adventure unfolds. - Early vocabulary builders: Fun, new words like ""dilly-dally"" and ""dawdled and waddled"" will expand little minds. - Kindness cultivators: Dudley's journey teaches the importance of helping others, even when they're a bit...dilly-dallying!"

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"Elizabeth Alfheim, a retired teacher, utilizes a master's degree in cross-cultural education and language curriculum to bring learning to life. Over her career of 25 years, she received multiple awards including Educator of the Year, Region 7, California League of Middle Schools. Elizabeth believes that the use of imagination is key to a child's development and her stories are written with that intent. They encourage children to actively use their imagination while increasing their vocabulary. In a similar form to her successful book series The Adventures of Beckham Grey, Elizabeth again makes use of rhyming couplets, but also combines the use of alliteration to increase learning potential and to experience the story in a fun new way. Children will love the tongue-twisting words! ""Imagination is Priceless!"" As a young boy, Chad's grandfather sat him down at the kitchen table and taught him how to draw cartoons. Chad never forgot those early lessons!His love of drawing led him to the Columbus College of Art and Design. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Walt Disney Feature Animation studio in Florida. For the next seven years, he worked on animated movies such as Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and Brother Bear.Chad currently works as an illustrator and designer for a wide variety of clients. He continues to work in animation for smaller studios in Orlando. When he is not at the drawing board, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and kids."

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